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Inside the ancient Olympics: What the games were really like

The ancient Olympic Games were nothing like the modern spectacle we know today. This video explores the origins of the Olympics at Olympia, the sacred sanctuary, the stadium, and the lived experience ...
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Centuries ago, the ancient Olympics took on a similar role in society

MINNEAPOLIS — When University of Minnesota history professor Dr. Andrew Gallia watches the Olympics these days, he notices some striking similarities to the ancient version of the games that began in ...
ABC News

The history of the Olympics: Ancient Games date back to 776 BC

The ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 B.C. — -- The Olympic Games that we know and celebrate today stem from events held thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece. The first recorded ...
Yahoo

Here's What 16 Modern Olympic Events Would Look Like If They Were Depicted On Ancient Greek Pottery

Ancient Greek pottery is my favorite because it depicted everything. But then...we stopped. It's a shame because a lot has happened since this art style peaked. So here are 16 ancient Greek vases, ...
SFGate

As clouds threaten ceremony, Greece prepares a backup flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Even the gods need a backup plan. Organizers in Ancient Olympia held an emergency rehearsal Monday to light the flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, seizing on ...