EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 9 MIN
The History of the Olympics
from Herodotus Talk · host Nathan Thomas
The Olympics are now a global sporting event, but they began as a religious festival in ancient Greece. This episode, traces the Games from Olympia and the worship of Zeus to their modern revival, exploring how the Olympics changed while still remaining about honor, competition, and pride.
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