The Ancient Olympics
and Daily Life in Ancient Olympia:
A Hands-On History

This two-week workshop, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, immerses K-12 teachers in the ancient Olympic Games and the local life going on around those games. We delve into scholarly historical research via original literary sources, material remains, and secondary analysis from contemporary scholars. Just as importantly, this institute helps participants to understand the Games and ancient Mediterranean life from a hands-on history perspective, teaching participants how to do the Olympic events in the ancient style, to carry out the work of artisans and craftspeople of the time, and to experience the material culture of ancient life.

Are you a K-12 teacher in the United States? Would you like to participate in this workshop? Learn more here!

This project has been made possible in part by a major grant
from the National Endowment for the Humanities:
Democracy demands wisdom.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.