Figs, meat—and not too much sex: A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
For example, the Olympic runner Chionis of Laconia apparently also had a strict diet of figs when he was training for his ...
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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.
'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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Ancient Sculptures From Greece And Rome Used To Be Scented
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
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The Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study Reveals
While the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...
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The Cosmos of Ancient Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism
The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.
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70 years since Brazil’s two-time Olympic champion Da Silva flew beyond 16.50m
Da Silva was preparing for the defence of his Olympic title in Rome in 1960 and studying for a degree in physical ... A year later, he eclipsed the ancient mark with 16.01m in Rio. In 2018, Da Silva ...
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 two days before the contest Thursday ...
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 ...
Olympics-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 culminate with the election of a ...
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KS2 History: The Romans. 5: The legacy of Ancient Rome
It’s one of hundreds of sites that remain long after the Romans left Britain, and just part of the legacy of Ancient Rome. Now Bath was named after the Romans left. But there are plenty of towns ...
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President Trump abruptly stopped providing foreign aid. He says it is a waste of taxpayer money. Critics say his move will cause a humanitarian catastrophe and hurt the United States. What do you ...