Olympics, Ancient - Early GamesThe ancient Olympics began in about the eighth century, B.C. How important were those games to the Greeks? What honors were bestowed on the winning athletes? Why did they end, after twelve hundred years?
CreditsFrom Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece, broadcast by the Discovery Channel.
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