EditorialPresident Donald Trump during a presentation ceremony to present Jim Ryun with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House in Washington, on Friday, July 24, 2020. (Samuel Corum/The New York Times)
EditorialSmall marble statue of an athlete, Hellenistic, 3rd or 2nd century B.C., Greek, Marble, H. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Among the greatest honors accorded ancient Greek athletes were statues dedicated to the gods to commemorate victories in t...
EditorialFragmentary marble inscription, Late Imperial, 1st half of 3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Marble, white, H.: 16 11/16 in. (42.4 cm), Cesnola Inscriptions, The inscription honors an athlete who had won various competitions and, possibly, provided ser...
EditorialSmall marble statue of an athlete, Hellenistic, 3rd or 2nd century B.C., Greek, Marble, H. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Among the greatest honors accorded ancient Greek athletes were statues dedicated to the gods to commemorate victories in t...