5 Marathon Greece

The Battle of Marathon at Marathon, Greece. The Battle gave rise to the famous athletic race when Athenian soldier and runner Pheidippides ran over 26 miles to Athens announcing "Rejoice, we conquer".
Want expert advice on travel to Marathon, Greece to see site of the Battle of Marathon and the start of Pheidippides' famous run of the original Marathon route?

The First War For Western Civilization (8 Episodes)

The Greatest Story NEVER told, until now!
Hosted by Dr. Michael Scott (as seen on BBC, PBS, NOVA, National Geographic, History Channel)

The Father of Medicine uses his advanced holistic medical techniques on the revered athletes at the ancient Olympic Games.

Showcasing the amazing times, stories and accomplishments from ancient Greece through the eyes of the ancients themselves.

2004 Olympic torch relay in Los Angeles, CA with Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise and more.

Meet the Forgotten Favorite Son of the Golden Age of Greece.

To the ancient Greeks, athletics made gods and heroes of men.

2010-2011 marked 2,500 years since the Battle of Marathon (Greece) in 490 BC.

The legend is fabulous, the real story is astonishing!

Athens 2004 Olympic Tribute to the Oldest Living Greek Olympian.

The Athens 2004 Torch Relay video "Pass the Flame, Unite the World."

The Athens 2004 Olympic Wreath logo remembered.

I wanted to say on-camera that I loved the video CelebrateGreece.com did for my movie, My Life In Ruins. That was so sweet. Thank you.

Nia Vardalos, movie star & writer
Star and Oscar Nominated Screenwriter for My Big Fat Greek Wedding