gym
Ancient Greece
Gymnasium: The First Gym in Ancient Greece
The word "gymnasium" in ancient Greece, which also refers to the modern gym, was commonly used because exercise and maintaining a fit body were especially important for Greeks.
The word—which references a place for working out—derives from the Greek verb...
Ancient Greece
How to Train Like an Ancient Greek Athlete
Even to this day, the legacy of ancient Greek athletes survives. Modern gym-goers will often comment that their goal is to get the body of a Greek god. Meanwhile, victory at the Olympic Games is regarded as the pinnacle...
Crime
Retired Cop Shoots and Kills Gym Owner After Argument
A retired Greek policeman and ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn member, aged 63, is believed to be responsible for the shooting of a man that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. at the corner of Panormou and Vatopedi streets in Athens, near...