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The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
"Politics, nationalism, commercialism and athletics were intimately related in the ancient Olympic Games" in Athens. This site discusses traditions ancient and modern, such as nudity, the torch, awards, the concept of amateurism, women's participation, the Olympic Truce, cheating and bribery, and other matters. A glossary and photographs of artifacts are included. From the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
http://www.penn.museum/sites/olympics/olympicintro.shtml
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