Online Program
Online Lecture: The Ancient Olympics — Politics, Propaganda & Rivalry
Program No. 25012RJ
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to explore the roles of power, propaganda and nationalism in Olympic sport.
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At a Glance
In celebration of the Olympic Games, which return to Paris this summer, you are invited to join archaeologist and educator Nick Stavrinides to discover the naked truth behind its ancient forerunner, which endured for nearly 1,200 years. An athletic and religious extravaganza, the ancient Olympics showcased the Greek world’s greatest athletes in their ultimate quest to win not a gold medal, but a wreath of wild olive leaves. In this final lecture in this series exploring the ancient Olympics, discover the role politics and propaganda played and how they fueled rivalry between the Greek city-states.
General Notes
This lecture is the fourth in a series of four lectures held on consecutive Thursdays starting July 18, 2024. To attend the full series, please also enroll in “Online Lecture: The Ancient Olympics — The Greatest Show on Earth” (program #24996 on July 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET), “Online Lecture: The Ancient Olympics — Scandal & Corruption” (program #25000 on July 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET), and “Online Lecture: The Ancient Olympics — Women at the Games” (program #25004 on August 1, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET). The cost is $25 per lecture.
