BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Did the Olympic Games Begin?
Take a look at the ancient Olympics and learn about some of the sporting events at the games. There is a virtual tour of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Ancient Origins of the Olympics
Armand D'Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics. [3:20]
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Figure Skating
This is a great introduction to one of the most-loved Winter Olympic sports, figure skating. Read a history of the sport and learn about the various figure skating events that take place during the Games. Also, check out a photo and...
abcteach
Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Ancient Greek Olympics
Teaches about the origins of the Greek Olympic games and their evolution to become a significant cultural phenomenon in ancient Greece.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.