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The Rest Is HistoryJul 26, 2021

79. Ancient Olympics

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No joyous homecoming for them. On their return to their mothers. No sweet laughter. No surge of joy. Down dark alleyways. They slink avoiding their e…

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With the Games underway in Tokyo, Tom and Dominic look back to the Ancient Olympics. They discuss the heroic but incredibly violent stories of the Greek superstars of 2500 years ago, and why the Games were bad news for women, animals and cheats. Plus, Tom reveals how his cricketing woes were compounded by an Ancient Greek poet. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Jack Davenport Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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“Pindar writes about the losers where he describes their return home after defeat, emphasizing the lack of joy and the shame they feel.”

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For: Listeners interested in ancient Greek culture and literature
Key quote: “No joyous homecoming for them. On their return to their mothers. No sweet laughter. No surge of joy. Down dark alleyways. They slink avoiding their enemies.”
The host discusses the significance of Pindar's odes in relation to ancient Greek competitions, emphasizing the stark contrast between winning and losing. Pindar's work highlights the emotional weight of defeat, which resonates with the host's personal experience of losing a cricket match.
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