Video - Fascinating Olympic History: 1500 Year Hiatus!

Amazing History Facts They Don’t Cover at School. Did you know that the Olympic Games were canceled for over 1500 years? That's right! The last ancient Olympics took place in 393 AD, and it wasn't until 1896 that the modern Games were revived. The Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them because he thought they were too pagan. Imagine no gold medals or torch relays for centuries! Instead, people were left with gladiator fights and chariot races. When the Olympics finally made a comeback, they had everything from tug-of-war to live pigeon shooting. So next time you watch the Olympics, remember, they were once history! What’s the longest you’ve ever waited for something exciting? Let me know in the comments!