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From Ancient Olympia to Paris: How the Olympic Games were created

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the world converges on Paris for the 33rd Olympiad, it’s a reminder of the ancient heritage of the Olympic movement. It starts with the term “Olympiad.” It was how the ...
Greek Reporter

German Woman Returns 4th-Century BC Greek Column Head to Ancient Olympia

An ancient Greek column head dating to the 4th century BC that has been returned from Germany was the subject of a ...

German woman who stole 2,400-year-old Greek relic returns it 50 years later: ‘Never too late to do the right thing’

A German woman who stole the top of an ancient Greek column more than half a century ago has returned it to Greece — ending a ...
Business Insider

How to eat like an ancient Olympic athlete: figs, feta, and liver

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Where to Watch The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece (1924)

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From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...