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The Panathenaic Games: Athens' Other Olympics
In this episode of The History of Greece, Lucas and Luna step away from the battlefield to explore the Panathenaic Games, Athens' grand civic festival that has been overshadowed by the Olympics. They uncover the athletic contests open to all Greeks, the unique events like the apobates and the torch relay, and the staggering prizes — from amphorae of olive oil to golden crowns. The conversation also digs into the politics behind the festival: how Peisistratos expanded it, how Pericles used it to project Athenian power, and how the Panathenaic procession became a stage for imperial…
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