Chariot races were one of the oldest Greek sports—artistic evidence on ancient pottery suggests that the event dates back to theMycenean Periodfrom 1600 to 1100 B.C., and the poetHomerdescribes a chariot race held at the funeral of Patroclus in theIliad,Giannopoulou notes. First included in...
The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896, inspired by the ancient Greek tradition. Additionally, the establishment of professional sports leagues, such as baseball in the United States, marked a significant shift towards commercialization and mass appeal. Exodus 20:5 –Thou shalt not bow down...
Ancient Greek civilization, the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended about 1200 BCE, to the death of Alexander the Great, in 323 BCE. It was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a legacy
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An amply illustrated history of ancient Greek civilization focuses on Greek achievements in philosophy, medicine, sports, theater, sculpture, economics, science, and law, incorporating visits to the twenty-six major architectural sites.Peter Levi
In ancient times, only the Greek took part in the Olympics, and women were not allowed to join or even watch them. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. Every four years, athletes from all over the world take part in 2 (difference) sports at the Olympics....
Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the sports and games that..
Kicking shuttlecock (毽子) is one of the ancient folk (民间的) sports. It has a history of more than 2,000 years, staring from the Han Dynasty (朝代). It is easy to make a shuttlecock. First, wrap (缠) a coin and a goose feather tube (鹅毛管) with a little piece of cloth. Th...
Legend has it that Heracles (the Roman Hercules), son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene, founded the Games, which by the end of the 6th century B.C had become the most famous of all Greek sporting festivals. 10 Amazing Ancient Olympic Facts The ancient Olympics were held every four...