<p>Have you ever wondered what the colours on the Olympic flag represent?</p><p>The Olympic logo is a globally recognised brand and remarkably, it was designed over 100 years ago by the founder of the modern Olympic Games, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pierre de Coubertin</a>.</p><br><p>This time, we discuss the history and symbolism of this design icon ahead of the <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina</a>, Italy. We find out about its representation of unity among the <strong><em>five</em></strong> (?) continents (one for each ring), and the careful selection of the flag's colours. The episode also delves into fascinating Olympic trivia, including the evolution of the games, historical moments, and the development of the Olympic motto. Rob also shares insights from filming at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, for his series '<a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/original-series/the-vault-treasures-of-the-olympics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Vault</a>,' which explores Olympic history through artefacts found in their archives.</p><br><p>You can watch all 10 episodes of The Vault for free here on the <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/original-series/the-vault-treasures-of-the-olympics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olympics Channel</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction and Excitement for the Winter Olympics</p><p>01:42&nbsp;The Genesis of the Olympic Flag</p><p>02:50&nbsp;Symbolism and Design of the Olympic Flag</p><p>05:06&nbsp;Pierre de Coubertin: The Visionary Behind the Olympics</p><p>05:21&nbsp;Exploring Olympic History and Artifacts</p><p>09:35&nbsp;Evolution of the Olympic Games and Flag</p><p>22:28&nbsp;Conclusion and Farewell</p><br><p>All music on this podcast series is by the very talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>