An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver ...

Winning a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the Olympic or Paralympic Games is an incredible accomplishment. But have you ever wondered when the tradition of awarding medals started, what the medals ...

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 ...

There is nothing more coveted at the Olympics than a gold medal. But is it even actually gold? All of the Olympians will compete in the 2024 Summer Games for the chance to stand at the podium and ...

Olympic officials have already been busy handing out medals during the Paris Summer Games. The total number of medals – gold, silver and bronze – awarded was well into the low three figures as of ...

There’s no better feeling than standing on the Olympic podium with a medal draped around your neck while hearing your country’s national anthem being played. It’s the ultimate symbol of achievement, ...

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration. By Tariq Panja and Liz Alderman Tariq Panja and Liz Alderman ...

Make San Antonio and the San Antonio Public Library are hosting several make-your-own Fiesta medal workshops at various branch locations, where you can craft and keep your very own Fiesta pin-ons.