Pheidippides

The Greeks Invented the Marathon Race

The modern marathon race has its roots in Ancient Greece, inspired by the legendary story of a Greek messenger named…

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490 BC: The Greeks Triumph at Marathon and the Legend of Pheidippides

On September 12, 490 BC, the Greeks achieved a monumental victory at the Battle of Marathon, defeating a Persian invasion…

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The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

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The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

2 years ago

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

4 years ago