Competing at these 2016 Summer Games is not so straightforward for Yusra, who less than a year ago was fighting for her life ...

John A. Martino and Michael P. O'Kane's historical novel 'Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games' takes readers to the dawn of an "ancient Hellenic civilisation" following the Greek Dark Ages.

The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

ATHENS, Greece — The latest of hundreds of earthquakes rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Tuesday after the ...

The word—which references a place for working out—derives from the Greek verb... Tourism was widespread in ancient Greece, largely driven by the major sporting events of the Panhellenic Games held at ...

The House of Wittelsbach started ruling the European nation in 1832 before Glücksburg became the ruling house in 1862 following the unpopularity of King Otto. George I was installed as the monarch, ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with ...

Expands the "Smart Tunnel" innovation to four new tunnels, helping to reduce failures in ventilation, firefighting and ...

Only eight Special Olympics athletes and 81 law enforcement officers from around the world were selected for this honor, ...

Thomas Bach said Italy is ready to host next year's Winter Olympics as the one-year countdown to the sprawling Milan-Cortina ...