The naked Olympics

Tony Perrottet transports readers to the ancient Olympic Games, offering a day-by-day re-creation of the experience. Drawing on firsthand accounts and obscure sources, this book paints a vivid picture of the spectacle, from timeless contests to the lively bacchanal of the Olympic Village. Discover the unfiltered reality of ancient sports, including nude workouts and early corruption scandals, with insights from figures like Plato and Socrates.