Our Ancient Olympics Guide includes comprehensive coverage by leading scholars...

Winning at Olympia
New studies challenge traditional notions about ancient Greek athletes and why they competed.
by Donald G. Kyle

Games for Girls
Women were prohibited from attending the Olympics, but girls participated in other athletic competitions.
by Thomas F. Scanlon

Stadia and Starting Gates
Footraces were a mainstay of the games, but how did the Greeks start their races?
by Hugh M. Lee

Myths about the Olympic Games
Many Olympic traditions, including the torch relay, are modern inventions.
by David C. Young

We link you to the ancient and modern games at Nemea, too...

Reviving Nemea's Games
Take off your shoes, put on a tunic, and join the games at Nemea!
by Mark Rose

Tell you about the Romans' ancient games: the Isolympics...

The Augustan Games of Naples 
A look at one of the ancient world's most prestigious competitions, held in honor of one of the ancient world's biggest sports fans
by Malin Banyasz and Mark Rose

And show you where to find out more...

Olympic Resources on the Web & in the Library

See also...

Does Greece Need the Olympics?
Yes--and a tour of Athens will show you why.