An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will ...
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What Was Daily Life Like in Ancient Greece?
The daily life in Ancient Greece revolved around work, family, education, and religion, shaping a civilization that still ...
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the ...
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Were There Celebrities and Scandals in Ancient Greece?
In a world without social media or TV, fame was achieved differently in Ancient Greece. However, the fascination with individuals was remarkably similar to what we know today. For example, athletes ...
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The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics, and Culture
As STEPHEN G MILLER (professor at Berkeley) points out in his Ancient Greek Athletics ... In The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics, and Culture, William Blake Tyrrell (Michigan State ...
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Overlooked European village is the birthplace of the Olympics and 16C in April
As the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, this quaint village on the Greek mainland is often missed by holidaymakers. However, it boasts a wealth of historical sites and intriguing museums.
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This wild ancient version of soccer has rules like 'no murder' and is still being played today
ASHBOURNE, England (AP) — This ancient form of soccer has a rule forbidding ... Scorers have likened the achievement to winning Olympic gold. They are carried on shoulders, paraded through ...
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Discus Throw F57 results Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Organizing Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will present its final multi-year budget to the board of directors on Thursday. It will announce a surplus of at least €26 ...
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A Greek ‘grill house’ where the gyros actually taste like they do in Greece
“You hear a lot of people say that the food here doesn’t taste the same way it does in Greece,” says Timothy Cassimatis, owner and chef of Marrickville grill house Olympic Meats. Timothy ...
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Met Museum Returning Ancient Bronze Thought Stolen from Greek Museum
The ancient Greeks often decorated their bronze cauldrons, used to honor the gods, with the head of a griffin, whose visage is that of an eagle but whose body is that of a lion. On its website ...
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Greece Air Traffic Control Strike: Aegean & Olympic Air Flight Cancellations
Due to a 24-hour air traffic controller strike in Greece on Friday, February 28, 2025, Aegean and Olympic Air are canceling all domestic and international flights, with a few exceptions operating on a ...