Boxer Theagenes of Thasos was one of the towering sports figures from the ancient Olympic Games who supposedly won 1,400 ...

Dr Judith Swaddling is an Assistant Keeper in the Greek and Roman Department at ... She acted as consultant for a documentary video on the ancient Olympics made for the International Olympic ...

The Greeks admired the human body and considered ... attuned to their bodies and their physical capabilities. In the ancient ...

Find out what events were at the ancient Olympics. What was it like to live in an ancient Greek family? What was everyday life like in ancient Greece? Find out about family life, entertainment ...

in southern Greece, became famous for its temples and monuments. The gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

A very different kind of Olympics is underway in Rio de Janeiro to honour the original games in Ancient Greece - where all the competitors are naked. The sporty naturists wear just a suntan as ...

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