The Ancient Olympics

Published: March 6, 2020, 9:34 a.m.

Greg Jenner and his guests Professor Michael Scott and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi limber up for a trip to the ancient Olympics.

Discover the drastic measures taken to prevent women watching the action. Hear how the gruelling challenges brought a whole new meaning to the term "leaving it all on the field" and how even death couldn\u2019t stop you winning.

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4