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The ancient origins of the Olympics - Armand D'Angour

FromTED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing


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The ancient origins of the Olympics - Armand D'Angour

FromTED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

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3 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting excellence on earth? Armand D’Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics.
Released:
Jun 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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