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Includes a comparison of ancient and modern Olympics, essays about the history of the Olympics, and stories of ancient Olympic athletes.
The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were fewer events, and only free men who spoke Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country.
The real story of the ancient Olympic Games. ... We may not realize it, ... For more information regarding the Ancient Olympics, check out these sites outside the Museum (will open in a new browser window):
Learn about the origin and history of the ancient Olympics. ... Because of the upcoming Olympic games, CTCWeb editors thought you might want to learn more about the ancient Olympic games. ...
Your task is to discover as much as you can about the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. Try to find as many new and unique facts as possible. ... 3. Were there other contests like the Olympics?
The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. ... Thespis and Melinna, your Greek guides, are off to the Olympic Games. ... On each page you'll be asked a question. Move your mouse around to explore what you see, ...
Were the ancient games better than ours? More fair and square? More about sports and less about money? Are modern games more sexist? More political? Have we strayed from the ancient Olympic ideal?
Catch up on the ancient Olympics with Archaeology while the torch is carried around the world. ... ARCHAEOLOGY'S Ancient Olympics Guide April 2004-August 2008
The Ancient Olympic Games, originally referred to as simply the Olympic Games (Greek: Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες; Olympiakoi Agones) were a series of athletic competitions held between various city-states of Ancient Greece. They began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, and were celebrated until 39...
A quick history of the ancient Olympics. Read about the legendary origins of the ancient Olympic games, how the Olympics were created by Heracles to honor Zeus, how the ancient Olympics were a ...
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