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Nov. 19, 1956

November 19, 1956

"The Greek Discobolus on this week's cover, perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world, symbolizes the continuity of human yearning and achievement that links the ancient Greek games with the forthcoming Olympiad in Melbourne."

Photograph courtesy Museo Nazionale Rome

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