Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

From Olympia — birthplace of the ancient games — to Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch will cross Italy’s cities ...
Greek Reporter

Olympic Flame Begins Journey from Greece’s Olympia to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey indoors in Ancient Olympia, Greece, after severe storms disrupted the traditional outdoor ...
Yahoo! Sports

From Ancient Olympia to Paris: How the Olympic Games were created

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the world converges on Paris for the 33rd Olympiad, it’s a reminder of the ancient heritage of the Olympic movement. It starts with the term “Olympiad.” It was how the ...
Euro Weekly News

Olympic flame lighting ceremony set for today in Ancient Olympia

Cortina 2026 Winter Games is ready to be officially lit today at the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia, after the ...
Greek Reporter

How Ancient Greek Cities Got Their Name

The origins of ancient Greek city names like Athens and Olympia reflect mythology, history, and the development of Greek ...

As clouds threaten ceremony, Greece prepares a backup flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Organizers in Ancient Olympia held an emergency rehearsal Monday to light the flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, seizing on a brief break in Greece’s stormy weather. Updates were relayed ...

TheaMou by Theo Announces Global Revival of the Original Olympic Games and Operation PAME BROSTA at Athens Fashion Week

Warrior Revival Rooted in Ancient Greece ATHENS, GREECE / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / TheaMou by Theo (“My Goddess” ...