Curiosity Corner: The Olympic Games began in which country?
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece over 2,700 years ago in Olympia, a holy site dedicated to Zeus. These early games, featuring fewer events and restricted to freeborn Greeks, emphasized honor and peace, even pausing wars for the Olympic Truce.
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece over 2,700 years ago in Olympia, a holy site dedicated to Zeus. These early games, featuring fewer events and restricted to freeborn Greeks, emphasized honor and peace, even pausing wars for the Olympic Truce.
