Buried Cities, Volume 2: Olympia

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Buried Cities, Volume 2: Olympia

by Jennie Hall

EN·~59 minutes·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

BURIED CITIES - BY - JENNIE HALL

0:33

FOREWORD: TO BOYS AND GIRLS

1:48

CONTENTS

0:19

OLYMPIA

40:18

HOW A CITY WAS LOST

12:23

PICTURES OF OLYMPIA

3:59

Description

Imagine stepping onto a dusty road that winds through ancient Greece, where the heat of July blazes and the air hums with the chatter of travelers bound for the sacred games at Olympia. A young boy rides beside a caravan of merchants, soldiers, and performers, his eyes darting from glittering Egyptian wares to the thunder of chariots rolling over stone. The scene bursts with color and sound—jugglers flipping knives, slaves laden with wine and blankets, and the distant promise of grand temples and marble statues waiting to be uncovered.

As the procession rolls forward, listeners are invited to feel the excitement of a world where every footstep could reveal a hidden relic, a forgotten story, or a glimpse of a once‑thriving city. The narrative blends vivid description with the timeless thrill of discovery, letting you imagine the thrill of unearthing ancient treasures while the ancient Greeks prepare to honor their gods. This listening experience captures the wonder of archaeology and the bustling life of Olympia before the games begin.

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Language

en

Duration

~59 minutes (57K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-08-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jennie Hall

Jennie Hall

1875–1921

Best known for bringing history and legend to life for young readers, this early 20th-century American writer turned subjects like Vikings, ancient Greece, and buried cities into vivid, approachable stories. Her books have had a long afterlife, especially in classrooms and public-domain editions.

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