I've recently started following the Oxford University Press's blog and found this article interesting:First modern Olympic Games held in Athens:This Day in World HistoryApril 6, 1896First modern Olympic Games held in AthensAn estimated 60,000 spectators witnessed the opening ceremonies of the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, Greece, on April 6, 1896. The ceremonies … Continue reading First modern Olympic Games held in Athens
Category: Classical Tradition
Essays reflecting on the literature, philosophy, and historical legacy of the ancient Greek and Roman world. These posts explore how classical ideas about virtue, politics, and human nature continue to shape Western thought.
