The Ancient Greek Olympics
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This documentary revisits the ancient Greek Olympics, the athletic festival first held at Olympia in 776 BC to honour the god Zeus. It explores the events that made up the games, from running and wrestling to boxing and the brutal pankration, and the culture that surrounded them. It brings the origins of the Olympic tradition vividly to life. A rewarding watch for anyone interested in ancient Greece, sport and history. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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