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Olympic Games in Athens; Killing Games in Boston
We keep losing our youth to violence in the city streets. Some blame guns; others blame the free-time of the summer months. To combat the killing, we've added police in city playgrounds and Mayor Menino is extending the summer jobs......(Continue Reading)
Greek Athletes in Boston
While the Olympians are in Athens for "Games for the Gods," you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts for a glimpse of what athletes endured in ancient times. We've dropped chariot racing and some of the more gruesome aspects......(Continue Reading)Freedom Fighters
This sculpture on Boston Common is dedictated to freedom fighters around the world. It's just one of the many memorials to those who protect us, those with die for us, or those who are passionate about a cause.......(Continue Reading)Types of gladiators and their weapons
Modern prejudices shape the way we see the Roman gladiatorial games and other killing sports in the Roman arena....(Continue Reading)Types of gladiators and their weapons - Ancient/Classical History Archives
Types of gladiators and their weapons - Modern prejudices shape the way we see the Roman gladiatorial games and other killing sports in the Roman arena....(Continue Reading)
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