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Sports Through History2 months ago

The Deadliest Sports in History: Extreme Challenges of the Ancient World

A Spartan warrior in traditional armor training rigorously under the sun

Ancient & Forgotten Sports2 months ago

How Ancient Warriors Trained: Sports and Combat Games of the Past

A broken trophy on a sports field, with blurred silhouettes of athletes in the background

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Sports That Were Cheating All Along: A History of Rule-Bending

Ancient sports that inspired modern olympics

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10 Ancient Sports That Inspired Today’s Olympic Games

Intensity of chariot racing, a popular yet hazardous sport in ancient Rome

Controversies & Curiosities2 months ago

Banned and Forbidden Sports: Games Too Dangerous to Play

Modern revivals of acient games

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 months ago

Can You Play Ancient Sports Today? A Guide to Modern Revivals

A football being kicked on an ancient field, surrounded by cultural symbols and players in traditional attire

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Comparing Ancient and Modern Football Games

A Greek warrior in traditional armor competes in a combat sport

Ancient & Forgotten Sports2 months ago

Lost Sports of the Ancient World: Games That Time Forgot

Panathenaic Stadium Also known as Kallimarmaro is a multi purpose stadium in Athens, GReece

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How Ancient Sports Shaped Modern Games

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Ancient Sports

Players in traditional attire compete in an ancient Chunkey game on an earthen court

Ancient & Forgotten Sports3 days ago

Chunkey: The Native American Disc-Throwing Game

Crowds playing a traditional ball game on a festive street

Ancient & Forgotten Sports1 month ago

Ba Game: Scotland's Chaotic Christmas Sport

Children playing Gilli Danda outdoors with wooden sticks and a small gilli

Ancient & Forgotten Sports1 month ago

Gilli-Danda: An Early Bat-and-Ball Game from India

Hundreds of players energetically chasing a leather ball in an ancient Irish village

Ancient & Forgotten Sports1 month ago

Caid: Ireland’s Early Football Tradition

Medieval mob football game with players

Ancient & Forgotten Sports1 month ago

Medieval Mob Football: The Tradition of Uppies and Downies

Sports Through History

Sunlit ancient Greek gymnasium with a coach instructing young athletes

Sports Through History3 weeks ago

Training for Glory: Ancient Coaches and Their Techniques

Ancient Greek athlete in tunic holding laurel wreath

Sports Through History4 weeks ago

The Role of Magic and Superstition in Ancient Sports

A dramatic scene of gladiators battling in an ancient arena

Sports Through History2 months ago

Weapons in Ancient Sports: Was It Really a Game?

Illustration of ancient Greek athletes competing in traditional sports

Sports Through History2 months ago

Ancient Olympic Events That No Longer Exist

Ilustration of Ancient Olympic Sports

Sports Through History2 months ago

Religious and Ritualistic Aspects of Ancient Sports

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Comparisons & Top Lists

Ancient arena with intense athletes in traditional warrior attire

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5 Ancient Sports Where Losing Meant Death or Dishonor

Artistic collage of ancient ball games with stone balls, traditional medieval English and ancient Chinese attire

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7 Ancient Ball Games That Came Before Modern Soccer

An ancient sports scene featuring a stylized ballcourt with players in traditional attire

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5 Ancient Sports That Deserve a Comeback

Illustration of ancient sports

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The Most Unusual Ancient Team Sports

Ancient sports that inspired modern olympics

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10 Ancient Sports That Inspired Today’s Olympic Games

Modern Revivals

Two ancient athletes fiercely battling in a pancratium match inside a crowded ancient stadium

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 weeks ago

How Documentaries Help Bring Ancient Sports Back into Play

Visitors interact with a vibrant museum exhibit

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 weeks ago

How Museums are Hosting Interactive Ancient Sports Exhibits

A vibrant Mesoamerican ball court with stone hoops, intricate architecture, and a rubber ball

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 months ago

How Tlachtli is Being Recreated in Mexico

Illustration of ancient Harpastum Ball Game

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 months ago

Experimental Archaeologists Try to Recreate Harpastum

Illustration of two warriors playing Knattleikr Viking Game

Modern Adaptations & Revivals2 months ago

How Modern Teams Are Reviving Viking Knattleikr

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Controversies & Curiosities

Ancient burial chamber wall with vibrant, stylized athletes in motion

Controversies & Curiosities1 week ago

Sports for the Afterlife: Athletic Themes in Ancient Burial Sites

Ancient Greek stadium with cheering crowd, athletes competing in traditional events

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Was Winning Rigged? Ancient Sporting Corruption and Bribery

An ancient Greek altar adorned with athletic symbols like a discus and laurel wreath, alongside ritualistic offerings

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Ancient Sports That Used Animal Sacrifices

Illustration of Olympia Olympic Games

Controversies & Curiosities2 months ago

Did the Ancient Olympics Have Drug Doping?

Illustration of ancient Greek warriors fiercely competing in a pankration match.

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The Strangest Ancient Sports Ever Recorded

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