Gyms (gymnasiums) in Ancient Greece were vibrant communal hubs where elite men forged identities through exercise and philosophical debates.
STAMFORD — Eight ancient Greek city-states did battle Tuesday afternoon in challenges meant to test the participants’ strength, athleticism and intelligence. And it all took place on the lawn in front ...
Probably the world’s most famed statue of an athlete is of a discobolus (discus-thrower), by Myron, ancient Greek, restored by Professor Furtwangler. His restoration places the missile-hurler* in ...