Riace bronzes

They were 2500 years old, and amazingly, almost perfectly preserved.

They have become known as the Riace bronzes, named after the small town in Italy where they were found.

And they are considered fine examples of Greek sculptural perfection.

But their importance is not confined to the history of art.

If you want more of a deep dive into this dialogue, we've also touched upon it in our video on why Nietzsche loved Thucydides.

There's a link in the description.

And that brings us back to the Riace bronzes.

What do these sculptures tell us about ancient Greece? They are significant because they represent both sides of the Athenian spectrum.