An Ancient Olympian
Jai Ho
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What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians.
Biology - Human Body - Learning Points.
In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy.
The Athlete of Taranto was a pentathlete, skilled in five events - wrestling, long jump, sprinting, javelin and discus.
Forensic scientists determined his discipline from the skeleton.
His right forearm was bigger in its shape and structure, as were his leg bones.
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What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians.
Biology - Human Body - Learning Points.
In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy.
The Athlete of Taranto was a pentathlete, skilled in five events - wrestling, long jump, sprinting, javelin and discus.
Forensic scientists determined his discipline from the skeleton.
His right forearm was bigger in its shape and structure, as were his leg bones.
A Twig Context Film.
Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.
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