The ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: τὰ Ὀλύμπια, ta Olympia[1]), or the ancient Olympics, were a series of athletic competitions among representatives of city-states and one of the Panhellenic …

Jan 2, 2026 · Ancient Olympic Games, quadrennial athletic event that was held in Olympia, Greece, from 776 bce to about 393 ce. It was part of a religious festival that honored Zeus, and the name …

The first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to Olympia in 776 BC. Full passion and extraordinary feats of athletic endeavour, the Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural …

Mar 13, 2018 · The ancient Olympic Games were a sporting event held every four years at the sacred site of Olympia, in the western Peloponnese, in honour of Zeus, the supreme god of the Greek religion.

Feb 6, 2026 · For the ancient Greeks, the Olympic games existed since mythical times, so no definitive time of their inauguration can be identified with any certainty. The first Olympiad was held in 776 …

The ancient Olympic Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, the father of the Greek gods and goddesses. The festival and the games were held in Olympia, a rural sanctuary …

Sep 17, 2025 · To speak of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece is to speak of unity in diversity, of human striving for glory, and of the profound intersection between sport and spirituality. The Games …

Jan 6, 2010 · The Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece nearly 3,000 years ago, were revived in the late 19th century and have become the world’s preeminent sporting competition.

Aug 11, 2024 · The ancient Olympic Games were more than just athletic competitions – they were a crucial part of Greek culture, where sports, religion, and society intertwined.

Jul 23, 2021 · Highlights from The Met collection illustrate the many athletic games held in ancient Greece, featuring celebrity athletes, grand prizes, and the mythical origins of the first Olympics.