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Olympic Games - the events
This short video describes the different types of sporting events held at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
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The Ancient Olympics: From Religious Ceremony to Legendary Games
New ReviewThis video delves into the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, which began in 776 BC as a religious ceremony to honor Zeus. It explores the events, the sacred truce, and the olive wreaths given to winners. The ancient games...
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How did Ancient Greeks tell the date? - The Athenian Calendar
“What is the date?” Is often a question asked in our day to day life. But how would a person in Ancient Greece answer this question?
Weird History
Life of Ancient Olympians
There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 look almost nothing like those from a century ago, and it’s not just the slick presentation and technological...
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Olympic flame reaches Athens, work continues despite strike
1. Topshot of the ceremony, flame entering stadium 2. Various of Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou carrying a torch followed by a group carrying the flags of the more than 200 nations expected to compete in the Athens Games 3. Close-up...
Bedtime History
Olympic Games History for Kids | Bedtime History
New ReviewDiscover the thrilling saga of the Olympic Games from its ancient beginnings in Olympia, Greece, over 3,000 years ago, to the modern international spectacle we know today. This video takes you on a journey through time, exploring how the...
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Sylvester Stallone begins the US leg of the Olympic torch relay
1. Pan of crowd at Venice Beach Park 2. Medium shot of fans with Olympic flag 3. Wide shot of surfer, with pull out to reveal "The Beach Toys" performing on the main stage 4. Medium crowd shot 5. Soundbite (English) Andrew...
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Thousands cheer torch bearers as 2012 relay gets under way
1. Close of Olympic flag next to flag of Great Britain 2. Wide of street decorated with flags 3. Various of people in street 4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Rex Gasby, tourist from Sydney, Australia: "It's very exciting. Back in 2000 I saw the...
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Athletics federation indefinitely suspends all sporting operations
3 April 1. Athlete training for hammer throw, seen through growing grass and weeds 2. Wide of athletes at training facility 3. Track figure and Athens 2004 Olympics logo on side of building 4. Close-up of Athens 2004 Olympics logo 5....
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Pro-Tibet protest, news conference on Olympic torch protest
1. Media waiting at arrivals terminal at airport 2. Mid of media waiting 3. Three RSF (Reporters Without Borders) members arriving 4. Pan from photographers to Menard speaking 5. SOUNDBITE (French) Robert Menard, RSF Secretary General:...
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WRAP Olympic torch relay as snow falls ADDS 1st runner leaves Wembley
AP Television 1. Pan of Wembley Stadium, with snow falling 2. Various, stewards standing in snow 3. Technician preparing lighting on stage, with snow falling 4. Various, stage backdrop for Olympic Torch Relay, with snow falling 5....
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Bach: Looking forward to successful Pyeongchang games
The stage is set for the winter athletes of the world, the president of the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Speaking in Ancient Olympia, Thomas Bach said it "will be up to Pyeongchang to keep the dynamism for the last...
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The Olympic Games
The first Olympic games were held in Greece over 2,500 years ago. They were part of a festival honoring the Greek god Zeus and featured just one event, a 600-foot race. The Olympics have changed greatly since that first event. Today’s...
One Minute History
The Olympic Games - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
One Minute History
The Olympic Games VERTICAL - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
One Minute History
163 Olympic Games - One Minute History
Records of the first Olympic Games date back to Olympia, Greece in 776 B.C. — where a cook won the only event: a 192-meter race. The Roman Empire then conquered Greece in mid-2nd century B.C., and while the games continued every four...
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The History and Significance of the Olympics
The Olympics is a historic and prestigious international sporting event that brings together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of sports. Dating back to ancient times in Greece, the modern Olympics began in 1896...
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AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY OLYMPICS: STATUE
Natural Sound The mayor of Athens on Saturday dismissed claims that his city will not be ready to host the 2004 Olympics. Unveiling a statue gifted by the Greeks to the Australians for hosting the 2000 Games, Dimitris Avramopoylos said...
The Cynical Historian
The historic importance of the Olympics
The Olympics are an important part of world history. They're a place to celebrate our differences, set global trends, make a statement worldwide, resist oppression, and revel in the glory of one’s country....
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How Do Carrier Pigeons Know Where to Go?
Carrier pigeons have an innate ability known as magnetoreception, which enables them to detect and orient themselves based on magnetic fields. Humans lack this ability, but many bird species have the skill to varying degrees. Rock...
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How Do Carrier Pigeons Know Where to Go?
New ReviewCarrier pigeons have an innate ability known as magnetoreception, which enables them to detect and orient themselves based on magnetic fields. Humans lack this ability, but many bird species have the skill to varying degrees. Rock...
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Tibet - Demonstrations and riots / Protests around the World
Lhasa and Beijing - File and 7 Mar 2008 FILE: Lhasa, Tibet - July 2007 1. Wide of Potala Palace 2. Various of people praying near palace Beijing, China - 7 March, 2008 3. Wide of meeting of Tibet representatives to the National People's...
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BOCOG, IOC reps, vps and newspaper reax to flame relay protests
1. Wide interior of Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) meeting in Beijing 2. Cutaway of flags and delegates attending meeting 3. Mid of Beijing Organising Committee for 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) Liu Jingmin, addressing...
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IOC members arrive for second day of General Assembly
1. Wide exterior of IOC (International Olympic Committee) meeting venue 2. Mid of Olympic flag and flag for Beijing 2008 3. Tracking shot of IOC President Jacques Rogge entering hall 4. Wide of IOC conference hall 5. Rogge on stage 6....