The Greek flag is always flown during the closing ceremony in recognition of the role ancient Greece had in creating the Olympic Games. From 776BC, the games were held every four years in Greece ...

as Greece typically leads the parade of nations due to its ancient history with the Olympics. He will be the first Black athlete ever to bear the flag for Greece in the Olympics, per Owczarski.

As the home of the Ancient Olympic Games, Greece traditionally walks first. It's a tremendous honor for Drisbioti and Antetokounmpo, who proudly waved the Greek flag when he was selected by the ...

“One night I dreamed that I painted a large American flag, and the next morning ... used a technique that is as old as the murals and mosaics of ancient Greece: encaustic painting.

The flag of Greece will be raised at Chicago's Daley Plaza Monday, a day ahead of Greek Independence Day. The event from noon to 1 p.m. Monday will also include national anthems, a wreath laying ...