"A new book from Judith Barringer is an event, and the subject of this one could hardly be more engaging or topical as the world fights to hold the Olympics amid a universal pandemic. Barringer rises to the task magnificently with this splendid cultural study, which spans the entire history of the site of the original Olympic Games."-- Paul Cartledge, author of Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece "By integrating ruins and archaeological finds, rituals and sports, and practical organization and daily life into a compelling narrative, this refreshing cultural history of ancient Olympia will appeal to a broad audience." --Tonio Hölscher, Heidelberg University "Barringer superbly combines the careful assessment of the evidence with shrewd analyses and critique of previous scholarship. She presents complex and controversial topics in a way that will satisfy the scholar and the general reader alike." --Marion Meyer, University of Vienna "Well researched, well illustrated, well written, and often provocative, this is the first synoptic cultural history of Olympia in English. It's an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the greatest and most famous of ancient Greek sanctuaries."-- Andrew Stewart, University of California, Berkeley "The enormous richness and complexity of the remains at Olympia find their ideal interpreter in Judith Barringer.

Her mastery of the site's intricacies is matched by her insight into the meanings of its statues and stones. Amply illustrated and painstakingly researched, her book will be a definitive resource for many years to come."-- James S. Romm, Bard College " Olympia is destined to become a classic. Comprehensive, accessible, and richly illustrated, it fills a longstanding need for a clear, contextual, and up-to-date treatment of one of the most important sanctuaries in the ancient world. It will be the standard for a very long time to come." --Jeffrey M. Hurwit, University of Oregon "This book is a pleasure to read.

Barringer knows Olympia intimately and brings to her task great credibility as a scholar of Greek art and archaeology. The reader instinctively trusts her judgment." --Catherine M. Keesling, Georgetown University.