Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...

Beyond running and jumping, the ancient Olympics featured some of the most violent sports of the ancient world. From chariot racing and wrestling to boxing and pankration, this video examines how ...

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...