Tag: ancient
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Shackled remains at ancient Greek site tell tale of intrigue
One of the strongest theories is that they were supporters of Cylon, an Athenian noble and Olympic champion who staged an attempted coup in Athens in 632 BC with the help of his father-in–law, the tyrant of Megara. “A cemetery is a first and last photograph in antiquity of those people that pass from life to…
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Sumo-Tributes pour in for Chiyonofuji following wrestler’s death
Japan mourned the death of legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji on Monday, a day after the 31-time tournament champion succumbed to pancreatic cancer in a Tokyo hospital at the age of 61. The muscular wrestler, who ran the Kokonoe stable, is third on the all-time list for the most championship wins behind Hakuho (37) and Taiho…
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Sumo-Tributes pour in for Chiyonofuji following wrestler’s death
Japan mourned the death of legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji on Monday, a day after the 31-time tournament champion succumbed to pancreatic cancer in a Tokyo hospital at the age of 61. The muscular wrestler, who ran the Kokonoe stable, is third on the all-time list for the most championship wins behind Hakuho (37) and Taiho…