The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86–160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it ...
Image caption, The ancient Olympic athletes would enter the stadium by walking under this archway. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, the king of the gods.
John A. Martino and Michael P. O'Kane's historical novel 'Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games' takes readers to the dawn of an "ancient Hellenic civilisation" following the Greek Dark Ages.
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Poetry Was an Official Olympic Event for Nearly 40 Years. What Happened?At the ancient Olympics in Greece, athletes weren’t the only stars of the show. The spectacle also attracted poets, who ...
Video by Shubham Koul The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the ...
New Delhi: The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics.
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