The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history
by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…
Track star Jesse Owens defiantly bucks Hitler
by Mike Morrison Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. (Source:AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012 Track…
Ambitious Mark Spitz claims seven golds and an Olympic record
by Mike Morrison Mark Spitz swims for the first of seven gold medals in 1972. (Source: AP) Related Links…
Babe Didrickson competed in baseball, golf, and Olympics track and field
by Mike Morrison Babe Didrikson (second from left) winning the hurdles in 1932. (Source: AP) Related…
Think shuffleboard on ice
by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics…
First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 20082008 Summer Games: ShootingEncyclopedia: Shooting Did You Know? The…
The Orient Express, 20th Century Limited, and more...
by Mike Rozett The Americas Peruvian Central Railway 1895 Peru's zigzagging train is the highest in the world The 20th…
2001-2009 by Beth Rowen Related Links Inaugural FactfileBiography: George W. BushPresidential Inaugural AddressesHow the President Gets Elected President George W. Bush…
2008 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2008 Academy Awards were presented on February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar…
