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Olympic Flame Lit in Greece

Torch begins first leg of its journey

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted May 10, 2012 7:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Olympic flame has been lit and is on its 1,800-mile journey around Greece before it makes its way to London next week. A “high priestess” (read: actress) ignited the flame by catching the sun’s rays in a mirror at a ceremony...   Read full story »

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