The Summer Olympics in Athens begin Friday, and this book is the perfect way to get ready. There are amazing pictures of astonishing athletic feats. There are records and medal totals. But the book ...

On October 14, 1964, history was made on the track in Tokyo, Japan, as Billy Mills, a relatively unknown American runner, ...

If you’ve ever been curious about how the Olympic Games have shaped Long Beach — from its infrastructure and economy to cultural relevance on the global stage — the Historical Society of Long Beach ...

Part of an exhibit being shown at London‘s Royal Opera House during the Olympics — called “The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games”– is dedicated to U.S. track legend Jesse Owens. For good reason: ...

Discover October 10's historic events including Tokyo Olympics 1964, China's UN admission 1970, and the Xinhai Revolution ...

The modern pentathlon differs slightly from its ancient predecessor, but the event will still be a thrilling and demanding competition at the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer. The modern pentathlon ...

The world’s top archers will be shooting for gold in Paris. Archery made its Olympic debut in the French capital well over 100 years ago and has been an Olympic mainstay since 1972. The top ...