#78 - The Olympics: History & Fun Facts

As of recording, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are underway (albeit a year late because of the pandemic). So in this episode, we learn about the history of the Olympics, going right back to their inception in ancient Greece, and some interesting fun facts about the Games.

We also cover sexism and racism in Olympic history, the most chaotic Games ever in 1904, and the commercialisation of the Olympics since it started being broadcast on TV in the 1960s.

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