Video - Roots of the Olympics

Did you know the Olympic Games date back over 2,700 years? The first recorded Olympics were held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. Originally, they were part of a religious festival honoring Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. Athletes from various Greek city-states competed in events like running, wrestling, and chariot racing. Winners were celebrated as heroes and awarded olive wreaths. These ancient games inspired the modern Olympics, revived in 1896. So next time you watch the Olympics, remember its ancient roots! Subscribe for more fascinating history facts!