Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving ...
'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
FILE - Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sebastian Coe speaks during a press ...
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3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum partners with IOC's Olympic Museum
The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum in Doha and the Olympic Museum (Lausanne, Switzerland) on Monday announced an open ...
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Unveiling the Ancient Glory: A Journey to Olympia, Greece
The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, ...
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Ancient Greek Martial Art ‘Pankration’ and Its Influence on MMA
The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...
Who made these unusual ancient ‘puppets’—and left them atop a pyramid?
The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...
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The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics, and Culture
a very ;sea CD attached to the book, containing a great many of Blake Tyrrell's original sources in translation. The Ancient Olympics by Nigel Spivey (Cambridge) is a much better organised attempt at ...
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RIT storytellers capture the heart and hustle of Special Olympics athletes
Caitlyn Daproza ’26 (photojournalism) surveys Rochester’s downtown convention center, mapping out where she will station photographers for that evening’s opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics New ...
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Menlo Park gallery celebrates the art of the Olympics
“Team Pursuit, 1988 Olympics.” Courtesy David Madison. In celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Art Ventures Gallery in Menlo Park is featuring the sports photography of David Burnett ...