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1001Places - How the Olympic Games Began In Ancient Greece?

As the 2020 Summer Olympics approach this is a great opportunity to reflect on how the Olympic Games originated all the way back in Ancient Greece.
In this video, we talk about Ancient Olympics history and origin, how they originally began in honour of Zeus and what disciplines were a part of it. At their peak over 20 different competitions existed and they were a crucial aspect of Ancient Greece and overall Greek history.
Talking about wrestling, boxing, pentathlon, pankration, horse and chariot racing as well as discus and javelin throwing we talk about how the Olympics games began.
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