The Invention of the Steam Engine and the Birth of the Modern Olympics
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The Invention of the Steam Engine and the Birth of the Modern Olympics
While the invention of the steam engine initiated the Industrial Revolution and paved the way for transcending national boundaries, the Modern Olympics symbolise international peace and the birth of a universal sports movement.
February 26, 2025
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