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How Ancient Spartans Raised Their Children
The Spartans raised their children to be tough and stoic servants of the state. Boys were sent to train as soldiers from a ...
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Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?
Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, along with geological features.
This Exercise Used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans Builds 'Insane' Upper-Body Strength
'This mystery exercise, used by wrestlers like Milo and gladiators like Spartacus, was ditch digging. Digging with a shovel ...
DAN GAINOR: Don’t dare say, ‘This is Sparta,’ and six other foolish stories from April
Spring has sprung and April was a month marked by out-of-control judges and a leftist writer from the Nation calling the U.S.
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Apulian rhyton: A 2,300-year-old Spartan-hound-shaped cup that was likely used at boozy bashes
This dog-shaped vessel was likely used for pouring wine, oil or blood in ancient rituals in what is now Italy.
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People who take cold showers every morning often share these 7 personality traits
Ever wondered what sets apart people who willingly subject themselves to a chilly wake-up call every morning? It’s more than ...
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DAN GAINOR: Don’t dare say, ‘This is Sparta,’ and six other foolish stories from April
"This is Sparta!" (The pit didn’t have guardrails. Ancient Greece predates OSHA.) The somewhat historical hit meant that men were suddenly thinking of Rome and Greece. Apparently, that’s just ...
Sport's Rise: Tracing Ancient Roots to Modern Obsession
It's almost impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing about sport.Author Konstantine Panegyres Lecturer in Classics ...
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What Did the New Pope Do While Waiting for the Conclave? He Watched the Conclave Movie, of Course — Oh, and It Turns Out He's a Gamer
If you've ever wondered what a prospective Pope does to pass the time, wonder no more; according to a close family member, ...