The Ancient Greek Olympics (776 BC-393 AD)

Become a Simple History member: Support us on Patreon: 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 united individual Greek city-states and colonies in competition. Copyright: DO NOT translate and re-upload our content on Youtube or other social media. SIMPLE HISTORY MERCHANDISE Get the Simple History books on Amazon: `/e/B00H5TYLAE/ T-Shirts Simple history gives you the facts, simple! See the book collection here: Amazon USA Amazon UK Credit: Created by Da