Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

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

Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes, Italian art at ancient Roman amphitheater

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.

Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...
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15 fun facts about the Olympics that will make you appreciate the games even more

The Olympic Games featured naked athletes, awarded medals for painting and took a 14-century hiatus. Those aren’t crazy rumors—they’re actual facts about the Olympics. The ancient Games spanned ...

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday

The Verona Arena will also be the venue for the Paralympic opening ceremony on March 6. For the ceremonies, the ancient Arena has been retrofitted with new wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms ...

The Closing Ceremony at Olympics won't take place in Milan or Cortina

A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet will host the final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday. The official end to the Games will all take place inside an ancient Italian ...