The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

“At its heart the Ancient Olympic Games was a religious festival held in a religious sanctuary,” Paul Christesen, professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, explained. As Christesen ...

Have you ever been daydreaming mid-run and wondered why the distance you are training for is exactly 42.195 kilometres? It ...

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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.

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

As STEPHEN G MILLER (professor at Berkeley) points out in his Ancient ... uniquely Greek games gradually ruined into a form of universal entertainment, with professional, fulltime athletic Gilds ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...