Greek Reporter3d
Gymnasium: The First Gym in Ancient Greece
The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...
Greek Reporter7d
Who was Considered Greek in Ancient Greece?
The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for ...
Neos Kosmos1d
The Origins of Peace: John Martino on Olympia and the birth of the Olympic Games
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.
ESPN25d
Rare gold medal from 1904 St. Louis Olympics up for auction
BOSTON -- A gold medal awarded to the winner of the 110-meter hurdles at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics ... the goddess of victory in ancient Greek mythology, is shown alongside Zeus, the ...
Chicago Tribune25d
A rare gold medal from the 1904 St. Louis Olympics sells for $545,371 at auction
BOSTON — A gold medal awarded at the first Olympics hosted on U.S. soil was ... On the other side, Nike, the goddess of victory in ancient Greek mythology, is shown alongside Zeus, the pantheon ...