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Ancient Greece MMA
Culture
The ancient Olympics were dirty, violent, corrupt affairs. There was even regular ‘doping.’
headless swimmer selfie Rio 2016
Culture
We’re calling it: The Rio Games are the Selfie Olympics
headless swimmer selfie Rio 2016
Culture
We’re calling it: The Rio Games are the Selfie Olympics
A migrant in Greece
Media
A team of Syrian coders wants to simplify German bureaucracy for new arrivals
A migrant in Greece
Media
A team of Syrian coders wants to simplify German bureaucracy for new arrivals
Children climb on a construction near a gravestone in the playground of the Sophienkirche day-care center in Berlin, Germany. The day-care is located on the grounds of the Sophienkirche church, and it’s playground occupies a space that was once the parish
Culture
Berlin’s graveyards are being converted for use by the living
Children climb on a construction near a gravestone in the playground of the Sophienkirche day-care center in Berlin, Germany. The day-care is located on the grounds of the Sophienkirche church, and it’s playground occupies a space that was once the parish
Culture
Berlin’s graveyards are being converted for use by the living
Flag-bearer Todd Lodwick of the U.S. leads his country's contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT)
Sports
Why won’t Team USA dip its flag at Olympic opening ceremonies?
Flag-bearer Todd Lodwick of the U.S. leads his country's contingent during the athletes' parade at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT)
Sports
Why won’t Team USA dip its flag at Olympic opening ceremonies?
Health
How worried should Olympic visitors be about Zika?
A pupil at the Sophienkirche day-care climbs atop a gravestone in the centers playground. The children are encouraged to explore the space, and not discouraged from climbing on some of the stones.
Culture
In Germany, some cemeteries are being turned into parks, playgrounds and gardens