From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...
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Maggie Popkin publishes ongoing research into the material and visual culture of ancient ...

Maggie Popkin, the Robson Junior Professor and associate professor of art history, published her ongoing research into the material and visual culture of ancient Roman sport in The Art Bulletin, the ...
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How did sport become so popular? The ancient history of a modern obsession

It’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing about sport. Walk around any city or town and you will almost always catch a glimpse of people playing sports in teams or participating ...