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First Olympics |
Far from being an organized mega-event filled with grace, pomp and circumstance, not to mention the coveted medals, the first Olympics held in Greece literally centered on survival of the fittest. In this documentary trilogy, discover the gory beginning of this celebration of athletic skill and prowess, which featured competition in such pugilistic events as wrestling, chariot racing and the ultimate, bloody face-off called Pankration. Blood. Honor. And Glory. Return to ancient Greece and witness the Bacchanalian excess and raw competition of The First Olympics. While the gods looked down, brutal contests of boxing, wrestling, chariot racing, and an early form of no-holds-barred fighting called Pankration raged within the bloodied arena. In honor of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, THE HISTORY CHANNEL proudly presents THE FIRST OLYPMICS - a compilation of three compelling, full-length documentaries that explore the origins and culture behind the world's greatest sporting event. THE FIRST OLYMPICS Visit the ruins of ancient Olympia, see the stadium that once hosted the games, and discover the essential role this epic festival played in ancient Greece. BLOOD AND HONOR AT THE FIRST OLYMPICS In the name of Zeus and glory, boxers, runners, and charioteers compete in this ultimate challenge of champions. The winners are bathed in olive oil: the losers hope for survival. THE GREEK GODS From Aphrodite to Zeus, these are the myths, rituals, and legacies of history's most storied pantheon. |
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