The Olympic Games: How They All Began
Interested in the ancient origins of the modern Olympic games?
In this free eBook, uncover the ancient beginnings of the modern Olympics with some of the finest experts on the ancient world.
What are the origins of this 2,700-year-old event?
Every two years, the summer and winter Olympics draw global attention as people follow the modern version of the world’s most ancient and venerable competition. What are the origins of this 2,700-year-old event? Tracing the enigmatic, mystical genesis of the Greek Olympiad, this free eBook takes you on a journey to ancient Greece with some of the finest scholars of the ancient world. Discover the original religious significance of the games and the brutality of the athletic competitions themselves. For any fan of the Olympic Games, this is an entertaining and educational must-read.
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