“Sport: a major theme in Greek art”

“Sport: a major theme in Greek art” is a art event taking place on Mon, 12 Oct 2026 · 18:30–20:00 at Théâtre des Variétés in Monaco. The lecture “Sport: a major theme in Greek art” covering the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE is organized on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm. ­Jean-Paul Thuillier Historian specializing in Etruscan civilization and ancient sport. Professor and Head of the Department of Ancient Sciences at the École Normale Supérieure The official date established for the birth of the Olympic Games is 776 BCE; w