Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes

This must-have memento featured more than 170 of the British Museum objects on show in the exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes.

These beautiful and engaging objects told a story of the competitive spirit and intense rivalry of the Ancient Greeks, which flourished in sporting and battle arenas and inspired excellence in music and drama. They revealed how competition underpinned all aspects of Ancient Greek life, generating a vibrant and innovative society that endured in the artefacts and stories surviving today.

Featured an introductory essay by Professor Alastair Blanshard, University of Queensland, and Dr Diana Burton, Victoria University of Wellington.