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20 (HD): Ancient Olympics, Part 3
20 (HD): Ancient Olympics, Part 3
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In episode 20 we dive into the nitty gritty of the Ancient Olympic games. We continue to look at what makes the Greek games essentially Greek and we run through a survey of the various types of athletic events at the Olympics. We expose the often overshadowed origin of the marathon race and explore some interesting character portraits of notable ancient athletes.
Released:
Apr 25, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
3 (HD): A Donkey-headed Rhyton: Using a particularly delightful example from the Art Institute of Chicago, we look at the history of the Ancient Greek rhyton (drinking cup) from its involvement in heroic warrior feasts and sacrifices to the drinking parties of 5th Century B.C. Athens. by Ancient Art Podcast, Ancient Worlds