The Epic History of the Ancient Olympic | HOW OLYMPIC GAMES STARTED

Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating origins of the Ancient Olympic Games! Held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece, these Games were intricately linked to the agricultural seasons. Discover how participation evolved from being exclusive to the legitimate sons of free-born Greek parents to including all Greek speakers as Greece came under Macedonian and Roman rule. Dive into the legendary roots of the Olympics, with myths crediting Heracles and Zeus as the founders, and learn about the first recorded Games in 776 BC.

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