Join a renowned history professor to uncover the stories of the ancient Greek Olympic games and discover just how far these legendary games have come in the world.
The Ancient Olympics
Skip on the sweat (and the nudity) and spectate ancient Greeks playing a very different sort of Olympic games than the ones we know.
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DaGeek from
Okay...
This was just an okay course. I picked up a few facts about the original Olympics, but it general it never really grabbed my interest.
Date published: 2024-03-26
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Thanuja from
Interesting pilot!
It is interesting to learn about how Olympics got it start - which is pretty ancient than the rise of modern Olympic games of 20th century. It is good addition to introductory courses here in Wondrium with a professor who is an expert of Roman and Greek history.
Date published: 2023-09-22
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Jonny Pilgrim from
Aldrete brings the ancient games to life
Gregory S. Aldrete is one of the best teachers on Wondrium. In a lively and engaging conversational manner he delivers a crafted story as if talking off the cuff, plucking bon mots out of thin air. Here he shares his amazing depth of knowledge and insight about the ancient Olympics and other Hellenic games that leaves you wanting more.
I also enjoyed and highly recommend his Rise of Rome and Roman Empire full series. He is an inspired guide to the past.
Date published: 2022-12-18
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LocoNovaFedUp from
Great short history of the original olympics
As with other reviewers, I found this to be an unexpected delight.
Short, fun, exposition of what was one of the first professional (not amateur) sports venues.
Date published: 2022-02-16
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logicalpositiv from
Good introduction
It provides a good setup into an interesting future course
Date published: 2021-05-10
Rated 5 out of
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newoferg from
Great Overview!
Very informative and interesting, along with some entertaining anecdotes. The Greek games were truly a spectacular feat! Engaging professor, I would recommend this.
Date published: 2020-10-29
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Silverfinch7 from
Entertaining and Unexpected
I watched this lecture out of idle curiosity, and found it an unexpected delight.
Before there was television, before there were gold medals and cereal endorsements, there were Olympic Games. Dr. Aldrete takes us back to the modest beginninng, when the competition consisted of a single footrace held in honor of the Greek god Zeus. As his entertaining and enlightening story unfolds, you will be surprised -- perhaps shocked, or even scandalized -- but your outlook on the Olympics will be forever changed.
Even for those who are not particularly enthusiastic athletic fans, this lecture is well
worth watching.
Date published: 2020-09-25
Overview
01: The Ancient Olympics
The Olympics are one of the most enduring legacies of ancient Greek civilization. Dr. Gregory Aldrete, Professor of Humanistic Studies and History, takes you on a compelling tour of the way the ancient Olympic games were played and celebrated, giving an in-depth view of the games, the athletes, and the evolution of this worldwide phenomenon.
27 min
