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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...
Curated Video
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...
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...
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - how they started
This short video explores how and when the Olympic games started and discusses the other games that were also held at the time
60 Second Histories
Women in the Olympic Games
This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.
Curated Video
The Origins and Traditions of the Olympic Games
A brief overview of the origins and traditions of the Olympic Games, from its roots in ancient Greek mythology to its revival in the modern era. Explore the significance of key elements such as the Olympic flag representing the five...
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...
One Minute History
163 Olympic Games - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
One Minute History
The Olympic Games - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
One Minute History
The Olympic Games VERTICAL - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
Curated Video
An Ancient Olympian
What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy....
Learning Mole
I WONDER - Were There Ancient Greek Religious Festivals?
This video is answering the question of were there Ancient Greek Religious Festivals.
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High Five Facts - Ancient Greek Religion
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Greek Religion.
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the athletes
This short video looks at who competed in the Olympics, how they trained and competed and the prize they could expect as a champion
60 Second Histories
Olympic Games - the events
This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The ancient origins of the Olympics - Armand D'Angour
Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting excellence on earth? Armand D'Angour...
Wonderscape
Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Modern Society
This video provides an overview of the ancient Greek civilization, highlighting its influence on modern society. It covers topics such as city-states, Greek gods and goddesses, ancient Greek scholars, and the origins of the Olympic...
The Cynical Historian
The historic importance of the Olympics
The Olympics are an important part of world history. They're a place to celebrate our differences, set global trends, make a statement worldwide, resist oppression, and revel in the glory of one’s country....
Free School
All About the Olympics for Kids - The History and Symbols of The Olympics: FreeSchool
https://patreon.com/freeschool - Help support more content like this! The Olympics are a famous world-wide sporting event that takes place every few years. They have a history based in the ancient Greek Olympics, but there are new...
Curated Video
CBC Sports Explains: The Olympic Flame
Do you know the history of the Olympic Flame? Did you know the Olympic Torch originated at the 1936 Berlin Games? Watch episode one of CBC Sports Explains, where we take you through the flame's history, from the ancient Olympics to how...
Curated Video
Athens: A Journey Through History
Exploring Ancient Civilization in Athens, Greece:"Our journey begins where much of our history began. We will visit the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Considered one of the most important monuments of the millenarian western civilization....
The Guardian
The best of the London 2012 Olympics: The Olympic Games: a short animated history
The best of the London 2012 Olympics: The Olympic Games: a short animated history Our animation is a perfect potted history, should you need it, of the Olympic Games. From Ancient Greece's nude athletes -- mercifully free of corporate...
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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
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The History and Significance of the Olympics
The Olympics is a historic and prestigious international sporting event that brings together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of sports. Dating back to ancient times in Greece, the modern Olympics began in 1896...