Traditional Hawaiian culture is rich with ancient surfing history; giant, glossy surfboards for kings, conditioned koa boards for commoners.

Learn about the history of karate, from its precursors in ancient India to its development in Okinawa, Japan and its spread in the 20th century.

Sumo wrestling is a cultural Japanese grappling sport, born out of a mix between 18th century street fighting and Shinto traditions.

Malla-yuddha was an ancient South Asian combat sport with rich cultural history, incorporating grappling, boxing, and martial arts.

The history of hockey, from ancient Irish fields to frozen Canadian lakes – learn about the hockey sports different cultures have played throughout history.

Rx, or ℞, is the symbol for prescriptions, used both in modern times and centuries past. The three theories as to its origins are detailed here.

The history of football, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe – learn about football games of the past and the development of modern American football.

The Heraean Games were a series of festivals held in honor of the Greek goddess Hera. Only women were allowed to compete in these games.