Facts About The Ancient Greeks Olympics

Facts About The Ancient Greeks Olympics. The first olympic games took place in 776bc. Here are some facts about the ancient greek olympics.

Ahead of the paris 2024 summer olympics, here are nine surprising facts about the famed ancient sporting competition that inspired both coubertin and later. Highlights from the met collection illustrate the many athletic games held in ancient greece, featuring celebrity athletes, grand prizes, and the mythical origins of the first olympics.