The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Art Institute[edit] The Art Institute opened in 2001 to promote conservation of the Sonoran Desert through art education including classes, art exhibits, and stewardship of the Museum art.
The Greek Olympics, thought to have begun in 776 BC, inspired the modern Olympic Games (begun in 1896) The Games were held in honour of Zeus, king of the gods, and were staged every four years at Olympia, a valley near a city called Elis. People from all over the Greek world came to watch and take part.
  The Olympic Games originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain.We do know, ho â¦ wever, that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society.he modern games began in 1896. They were organized by the baron De Coubertin. he wanted to revive the Olympics to foster a sense of international sportsmanship and fair play and a universal striving for excellence for its own sake.