20 (iPod): Ancient Olympics, Part 3

Published: April 26, 2009, 1:24 a.m.

b'iPod version. For HD video visit ancientartpodcast.org. 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.'