Answer Archive #1: A Strange History of the Olympics

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Answer Archive’s first episode covers the Strange History of the Olympics, from Alcibiades in Ancient Greece, to Simone Biles and Michael Phelps in Rio. Have you always wanted to know why the ancient Olympics were canceled? Or why Jim Thorpe’s story is so tragic? Answer Archive is here to satisfy your curiosity.

New episodes every two weeks on Wednesdays.

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The Games by David Goldblatt

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