The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Stadium At Olympia the running track was 64 metres long. Up to 40,000 spectators could sit on the low hills around it to watch the races. All the athletes ran naked.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The Olympic Games