Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...

The Origins Stories Behind The 5 Most Unique Events At The Winter Olympics

There are sixteen different sports on the menu at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Some of them have a history that's pretty straightforward, ...
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When did curling become an Olympic sport?

Discover the history of Olympic curling — from its early appearances to its official return in 1998. Explore legendary teams, ...

Where did sport of curling originate? Centuries before Olympics debut

Nations vie for men’s and women’s gold in a sport that has developed a cult following since its Olympics debut. It traces back to the 16th Century.

Why Olympic Curling Stones All Come From the Same Tiny Scottish Island

The secret behind the special equipment lies in Scotland. Learn more about curling and the heavy stones they use for the Olympic sport.

From gifting a hat to tossing them onto the rink, a history of hat tricks in sports

Hat tricks have a rich history in hockey, but it didn't start there. For NPR's Word of the Week, we trace the term's some 150-year-history and why it's particularly special on the hockey rink.