Inside Turkey’s ancient oil wrestling championship
This real-life clash of the titans was once used as a morale booster for Ottoman troops and now draws visitors from all over ...
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Sweat of Ancient Greek Athletes Was Valued Like Gold in Antiquity
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
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Gymnasium: The First Gym in Ancient Greece
The gymnasium (i.e. gym) in ancient Greece was an important institution, as exercising and keeping one's body fit were vital ...
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Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned champion
Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team has secured first place at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event. The Iranian team won two gold, three silver, and one bronze medal at the sporting event held in Zagreb, the ...
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Summer holidays haven't changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)
Taking time off was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. Even Greek and Roman ... 150–200 CE) recommended bathing in sea water, wrestling on sand and living by the sea as therapies ...