Tag Archives: Olympics
Olympic welcome and official opening ceremonies from 5-21 Century
With the official opening of the 2012 Olympic games just 2 days away, we’re looking back at how the opening ceremonies have changed from a religious festival to a spectacular fiesta style display today. The Ancient Olympics were, in essence, … Continue reading
“Athletic Foundations” conference, London, 18 June
The Open University in London will host a half-day Olympics-inspired conference on June 18th 2012 from 5pm-8pm. Coordinated by Dr Aarón Alzola Romero of the Department of Classical Studies in association with the Olympics 2012 Humanities programme, this event explores … Continue reading
Help investigate the psychology of pressure
The BBC Lab are conducting a survey into how we cope with pressure: http://www.bbc.co.uk/labuk/articles/compete Critical moments – what makes the difference between success and failure? ‘Can you compete under pressure?’ aims to be the biggest ever study of the psychology … Continue reading