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 ...

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

It was built during the 4th century BC and it was ... chariot races at the Olympics. Cynisca of Sparta was a famous princess who competed in the Olympics. She was the first woman to win a race ...

Let's take a look at some big moments in the history of the Olympic Games. OLYMPIA, GREECE – The first ever Olympics were held in Greece on the plains of Olympia — that's where the name ...