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Olympic Games History for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the thrilling saga of the Olympic Games from its ancient beginnings in Olympia, Greece, over 3,000 years ago, to the modern international spectacle we know today. This video takes you on a journey through time, exploring how the...
Wonderscape
The Ancient Olympics: From Religious Ceremony to Legendary Games
This video delves into the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, which began in 776 BC as a religious ceremony to honor Zeus. It explores the events, the sacred truce, and the olive wreaths given to winners. The ancient games...
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History and Origin of the Olympics
History and Origin of the Olympics The Olympics From Antiquity to Paris 2024 part 1
Weird History
Life of Ancient Olympians
There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 look almost nothing like those from a century ago, and it’s not just the slick presentation and technological...
Bedtime History
The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Origins of the Olympics: The Greeks
From all over the Greek-speaking world, the best athletes descended on Athens to take their best shot at achieving immortality. Review the archaeological evidence of the first Olympics and the early events such as chariot-racing, boxing,...