Greek Olympic

Trace the dramatic evolution of sports history from sacred ancient Greek rituals to intense modern geopolitical rivalries. Perfect for an inspiring daily commute, this sweeping narrative explores how a fragile truce in a violent world became a massive cultural spectacle. Experience the...

The Pan-Hellenic Games is the collective term for the four major sports festivals held in ancient Greece. These include the Olympic Games, held in honor of Zeus at Olympia every four years; the Pythian Games in honor of Apollo, held at Delphi every four years; the Nemean Games, held to celebrate Zeus and Heracles at Nemea near Corinth every two years; and the Isthmian Games, honoring Poseidon at Isthmia every two years. The main events at all of the games were chariot racing, wrestling, boxing, the pankration, the stadion, various other foot races, and the pentathlon.

Experience the awe-inspiring sports history of physical limits, evolving from ancient training grounds to Olympic grace. Perfect for your daily commute, this energetic cultural journey explores how a simple urge to leap and balance transformed into the world's most fiercely watched athletic...

All over the world, people love to watch the athletes of the Olympics compete. But just why are there Olympic Games? Why are they so important? The truth is, the modern Olympics are a return to a mysterious, ancient festival. The ancient Olympics were more than just fun and games; they helped shape Greek culture and its contributions to us.

In My Greek Drama, Gianna Angelopoulos - known in her home country simply as "Gianna" - has written a memoir that is as much about Greece's journey as her own. From her childhood in Crete, to law school in Thessaloniki, to Athens, where she overcame male-dominated legal and political cultures to help redefine public service in Greece, Gianna worked her way into becoming one of the most respected women in Greek public life.

Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...

Unearth the secrets of ancient history and Greek mythology by exploring a lost wonder that once ruled antiquity. Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring armchair travel experience through vibrant sanctuaries of the past. This immersive journey resurrects a colossal masterpiece...

From the creators of National Geographic Kids’ wildly successful Greeking Out podcast, this New York Times bestselling tie-in book delivers a clever tongue-in-cheek retelling of 20 classic Greek myths. This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from...

Jason, Kass, Helen and Hector are off to participate in the Olympics! But when they get there, all is not as it seems. Can the demigods unravel the mystery before things take a dark turn? Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter audiobooks tailored for striving listeners aged...