The Ancient Greek Olympics (776 BC-393 AD)
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The Ancient Greek Olympics (776 BC-393 AD)
Become a Simple History member: https://www.youtube.com/simplehistory/join Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in July 776 BC at Olympia however, it is thought the games began many years before.. As a festival with athletic events staged to honor the god, Zeus, the Olympics also ...
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