Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The discussion explores the evolution of the games from a sacred religious sanctuary at Olympia to today's "moving circus" of international host cities.

Olympic fans in the United States have a lot to look forward to over the next few years. Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics in 2028, and on Wednesday, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics.

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games kicked off with a tribute to the rich history of Italian art and culture. Mariah Carey performed “Volare,” the Italian song from 1985. The official mascots of 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are two “cheerful stoats” named Tina and Milo,

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.

It may feel like Shaun White always has been and always will be at the top of the snowboarding game, considering he first competed in the Winter Olympics when he was just a teenager. But for the first time since he made his Olympic debut,