The origin and meaning of the Olympic rings. The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. However, the current symbol would not be used until a few years later. In 1913, Pierre de ...

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. Read more here. If you’re enjoying our coverage from Paris, join Slate Plus to support our work. The official mascot of the Paris Olympics is a ...

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. Read more here.If you’re enjoying our coverage from Paris, join Slate Plus to support our work.. The official mascot of the Paris Olympics is a ...

The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going Biles seemed to make it a point to take her vibrant spotlight and redirect it toward the other ...

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) –The symbol (iconic mascots) of the Olympic and Paralympic Paris 2024 have been chosen in the form of Phrygian hats based on the durable idea of freedom.

The origin and meaning of the Olympic rings. The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896. However, the current symbol would not be used until a few years later. In 1913, Pierre de ...