Not being the sporty type may hamstring your Olympic dreams today, but they needn’t have crushed them before 1948. For 38 years beginning in 1912, gold, silver, and bronze medals were up for grabs in ...

It was an unusually art-filled Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris as the Parade of Nations traveled by boat down the River Seine. The Mona Lisa escaped from the Louvre to catch the occasion, braving ...

The founder of the modern Games thought they should honor both body and mind. But the tradition died years ago, and the winning artworks are largely forgotten. The Grand Palais in Paris was home to ...

PARISPARIS — Vibrant colors and striking landmarks illuminate posters for the Paris Olympic Games in an art deco style inspired by the city’s flamboyant past. The posters were unveiled on Monday at ...

PARIS – It’s hard to visit Paris and not be inspired − or at least appreciative − of the rich history that lives throughout the city. There are countless museums to take in the art, traditions and ...

The Olympic Games is the biggest event of sportspersons in the world and is synonymous with sporting prowess. But imagine this: the first Indian to win an Olympic medal – a Silver -- wasn't a ...

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