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Article: Help wanted in ancient Greece.
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If there were newspapers in ancient Greece, citizens might have chosen from jobs such as these ...
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Just who were the Ancient Greeks?
People have lived in what is now Greece for many thousands of years. But starting about 2800 years ago, Greek people began to live together in cities. Some of the cities, like Athens and Sparta, became powerful. This time lasted for about 500 years. It was the high point of Ancient Greece. ("Ancient" means from a time very, very long ago.)
Athletes Welcome
... but only males may apply. Can you run fast, jump far, throw a javelin or discus, or fight? Then we need you! If ...