Since ancient Greece, the Olympics and bribery have gone hand in hand
- Written by Nigel Crowther, Emeritus Professor of Classical Studies, University of Western Ontario
A bronze statue, 'The Boxer of Quirinal.' Sometimes ancient Greek boxers would bribe their opponents.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
As a professor of classical studies, I’ve noticed some remarkable differences and similarities between the modern and ancient Olympic Games.
The medals, the torch relay and events for females didn’t exist in...
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