A Very Short History of the Olympic Games

Olympia, located on the Peloponnese peninsula, is the site of the original Olympic games. We’re here, learning about the history of the Olympic Games from an extremely informative guide. We could call him “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” but that title has already been taken. Don’t worry – we’ll just hit the highlights. Continue reading “A Very Short History of the Olympic Games”

Olympia and the First Olympic Games

Our big, air-conditioned tour bus has just pulled into the parking lot at Olympia, Greece, the site of the first Olympic games. Judging by the number of busses already here, this must be a popular place. Let’s go see. Continue reading “Olympia and the First Olympic Games”