Gold medal from world’s first modern Olympics auctioned

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A gold medal from the first modern Olympics, in 1896 in Athens, sold at auction, more than tripling its estimated value, according to Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen Arts ...

'A rare crown jewel': World's first modern Olympic medal fetches €120,000 at auction

An Olympic medal described as a 'rare crown jewel' from the very first modern Games in Athens has sold for €120,000 at a keenly-watched auction in Denmark among collectors of sporting and cultural ...
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Medal from first modern Olympics fetches three times estimate at auction

A medal awarded at the first modern Olympic Games smashed auction estimates, selling for about four times its expected high price at a Danish auction house on Sunday.The silver medal from the 1896 ...

Floyd Mayweather adds third bout in Athens, Greece to 2026 fight schedule

Floyd Mayweather has added yet another fight to his already busy 2026 schedule. Mayweather is expected to face Mike Tyson in ...

Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why are so many statues naked? – Artie, age 12, ...