Frederick Adam Wright
Greek Athletics
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical beauty and fitness, revealing how these values influenced society and the participation choices of individual city-states in the Olympics. Join us for an insightful journey through ancient Greeces athle...
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Frederick Adam Wright
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Mar 5, 2026
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Episodes
007 - Galen's Treatise on the Small Ball 05.03.2026 24:45
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
006 - Health and Bodily Exercise 05.03.2026 41:01
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
005 - Physical Education 05.03.2026 35:26
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
004 - Gymnastics and Military Training Part 2 05.03.2026 29:11
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
003 - Gymnastics and Military Training Part 1 05.03.2026 25:32
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
002 - Athletics and Athletic Festivals 05.03.2026 25:40
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
001 - Preface 05.03.2026 4:48
Dive into the fascinating history of Greek athletics and its pivotal role in the Olympic Games. This engaging exploration highlights various sports such as boxing and wrestling, enriched by accounts from historical witnesses and texts like the Iliad. Discover how renowned Greek figures and significant events shaped the athletic landscape. The discussion also delves into Greek ideals of physical be...
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