There is ongoing debate over Olympic rings added to the Eiffel Tower and worry that they may become a permanent fixture. AFP via Getty Images Vive la résistance! Family descendants of famed 19th ...

As much as the French capital reveled in the celebratory air of the Olympics this summer, many are less than thrilled to discover Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to keep the iconic Olympic rings on ...

Organizers of the Ancient Olympics, the precursor of the modern Games, probably weren't as concerned with sustainability as the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics. At least, if the ancient Greeks ...

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Explore the mechanics behind the Eiffel Tower in this animated video. Discover how this iconic landmark operates and the ...

Thanks to restoration underway on the Eiffel Tower, the engraved names of 72 French scientists and engineers from the original design are becoming visible again. The engravings were covered over in ...