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How the First Olympics Worked

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Origins of the Olympics and the Male-Centric Nature

This chapter delves into the early history of the Olympics, discussing its origins as a tribute to Zeus and its growth from a one-day event to an international spectacle. It also touches upon the male-centric nature of the games and the prohibition of married women from attending.

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