The Real Olympics: A History of the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games

Introduction: Death or Glory (1:38)

The Setting (2:54)

The Stadium (0:50)

The Sprinters (1:47)

Ancient Techniques (3:42)

The Chariot Race (1:01)

The Destruction of Olympia (0:47)

Cultural Revival (1:30)

The Coubertin Games (1:47)

Women Athletes (0:59)

The Hitler Olympics (4:24)

A Moral Force (2:03)

An Act of Worship (3:03)

Body Culture (1:33)

The Ancient Greek Athlete (1:44)

Honor and Shame Society (2:45)

A Celebration of Violence (7:34)

Death Before Surrender (2:44)

Democracy (1:26)

The Spectator (2:10)

Women at the Ancient Games (4:23)

Melancomas (4:13)

Contrast (4:25)

Preparation (5:45)

The Creation of the Amateur (1:53)

Chariots of Fire (1:38)

Secret Professionals (3:31)

Greek Professionalism (1:30)

Soviet Athletes (1:05)

Politics at the Olympics (1:55)

The Myth of World Peace (4:14)

The Olympic Oath (1:27)

Cheating in the Modern World (1:10)

Cheating in the Ancient World (4:50)

Modern Corruption (2:12)

Ancient Corruption (2:44)

Athletic Heroes (3:34)

Demigods (4:45)

For Yourself, By Yourself (2:41)

Full Circle (1:39)

A Spiritual Connection (2:31)

Credits: The Real Olympics: A History of the Ancient and Modern Olympics (0:42)