If you’ve tuned into a broadcast of the Olympics in the past 25 years, you certainly have heard the famous theme song that goes with the Games. But do you know the history behind the iconic timpani ...

The LA84 Foundation decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Olympics, which was held in Mexico City, through an art gallery. They received artifacts in bulk from the Helms Athletic ...

When the first torchbearers departed from New York City in May of 1984, the “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” was played live as a sendoff. American composer John Williams was commissioned to compose the ...