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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Greek Dance

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview on the history of dance in ancient Greece, teaching us about how the Greeks valued dance in their everyday lives as a form of art as well as a skill.
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Website
Tufts University

Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Events: Boxing

For Students 9th - 10th
A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.
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Website
Tufts University

Tufts University: Pentathlon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a description of the five games involved in the ancient Olympic Pentathlon and the rules.
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Website
Tufts University

Tufts University: Pankration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Tufts University presents this ancient game that was a combination of wrestling and boxing, including its origin, equipment, and rules. Describes as the characteristics of a good pankratist.