Summer Olympics 2024 is here! Whether you’ve been tuning in to the Games or you’ve never watched a single sport, Katie and Emily are here to give you some background knowledge about this international event. Race over to this episode to learn everything from the ancient origins of the games themselves to how much money host cities are truly spending to put on the two-week spectacle. 
 
Why did the ancient Greeks create the Olympics? 
When did the modern Olympics get their start? 
What are some past, present, and future sports included in the Games? 
How do cities get picked to host the Olympics anyway? 
Did ancient Greeks really participate in sports in the nude???
 
Sources: 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/greek_olympics_01.shtml 
https://news.arizona.edu/news/olympics-then-and-now 
https://www.britannica.com/story/how-are-sports-chosen-for-the-olympics 
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/olympics/2024/new-olympic-sports-2024-paris-1234775913/
https://www.thecollector.com/how-the-modern-olympic-games-established/ 
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2804554. https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-olympic-host-city-chosen-173133604.html 
https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-olympic-venues-current-day-pictures-2016-5#the-site-remained-untouched-for-months-six-months-after-the-closing-ceremony-trash-from-the-games-was-still-visible-34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYSMOvY_6rs 
https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/how-lucas-oil-stadium-transformed-into-two-swimming-pools-for-team-usas-2024-olympic-swim-trials/
 
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