Savage Gladiators vs. Civilized Amateurs: Rome and Athens in American Sports Culture
… In fact, as surprising as it may be to sports watchers and commentators, how Americans talk about sports today is a … A Victorian View of “Virtuous” Athens Since Victorian times, Athens has come to symbolize a set of positive virtues … is reflected in modern perceptions of them as athletic superstars and entertainers. Commentator Pius Kamau in a …