1000 YEARS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES: TREASUERS OF THE ANCIENT GREECE
Book about history of ancient olympic games. Published in 2000 by Powerhouse Museum. Book is in good condition. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and ran for over 1000 years, waning during the Roman Empire and the advent of Christianity. The ancient games were imbued with a sacred significance. This book brings together some of the objects associated with these ancient games, including sculptures, grave markers, ceramic vases and sporting equipment. These objects originate from a bro