Explore the history of women in the Olympics with this interactive timeline.

The New York Times tells the story of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in pictures. Find images of newsmakers, such as Michael Phelps, the ceremonies, and the city of Beijing.

A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...

Clisthenes, also known as the Father of Athenian democracy, is depicted competing in a chariot race in the Olympic games.

This is the official site for the Olympic Baseball movement. Information on recent baseball news can be found here.

The U.S. Holocaust Museum presents historical information and photographs about the Jim Crow laws of the American South, which restricted the freedoms of black Americans. Focuses on the African American struggle for social equality in...

From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility during their times of festivity, and also at the funerals of distinguised persons. Iphitus conceived the idea of establishing a...

PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey explains the nature of ancient Olympic events and ceremony in ancient Greece.

View a slideshow of spectacular images from the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi.

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2004 to commemorate Wilma Rudolph, the first African American woman to win three gold medals for track and field in a single Olympics. With a short biographical passage.

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Jesse Owens, who won four Olympic gold medals in track and field. With a short biographical passage.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

The Olympic torch takes a journey every two years.

This is an image of the Olympic Rings, the symbol of the winter and summer Olympic Games.

This site provides information about the Olympic Gold Medalist long jumper Robert Beamon when he shattered the world record.

Panoramic view of the olympic stadium of Berlin during the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...

The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons...

This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a brief summary of the ancient Olympic games and who was allowed to participate.

A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.

Get a first hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.