Coroebus was victorious in the year 776 BC, but this was probably not the year of the first Olympic games. A few ancient writers, such as the historian Aristodemus of Elis (who lived in the 2nd ...

The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple ...

According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC. While one legends claims the games were established by Heracles (Hercules), who brought a sacred olive tree to Olympia, an ...

But worse was to come… BP 2a. The Origin of the Olympic Games (Event Page: First Olympics 776 BC) According to tradition the first Olympics took place in 776 BC. While one legends claims the ...

honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the flame through 41 Greek towns to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.

You probably know that the Olympic games are an international sports competition that happen every two years. But do you know when, how and why they started? Do you know when hockey was added as a ...