As the world cheers for athletes in Paris, China's Nanjing Museum is taking visitors on a time-travel adventure to the birthplace of the Olympics! Their new exhibition, 'The Glory of the Aegean Sea', showcases 3,000-year-old Greek relics like bronze discuses and ceremonial cauldrons used during ancient games.
Curators call it a 'sports history treasure chest' – imagine TikTok-ing beside oil containers that once fueled Olympic flames! The exhibit highlights how ancient traditions like olive wreath crowns (proto gold medals ) evolved into today’s global events.
Open until October 20, this cultural crossover is perfect for history nerds, Olympic superfans, or anyone craving a mythic Insta backdrop. Pro tip: Compare these artifacts with #Paris2024 highlights – some victory poses haven’t changed since Homer’s days!
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Nanjing exhibition showcases relics from ancient Greek Olympics
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