Awarded to the first Olympic champions in 1896, this rare silver medal emerges as a standout highlight of Wannenes’ April ...
An extraordinary piece of sporting and cultural history has sold at auction in Denmark. A medal from the world's first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896 has fetched around €100,000 at a sale ...
Spyros Louis, a Greek water-carrier, was the winner of the first Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Games—a triumph inspired ...
Take a journey through every Olympic Stadium from 1896 to 2032, showcasing over a century of sporting history. From the first ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Obverse Image: Head of Zeus wearing a ...
The history of the Summer Olympics does not just show us how sports have evolved over time, but also holds a mirror up to the political and social contexts of the period. In preparation for this ...