The Athenian treasury was the first Panhellenic sanctuary that was dedicated by Athenians. Introduction The Athenian Treasury...
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Looking at the treatment of myth in ancient Greece may help us navigate what is true, and...
At school, we have all studied the amazing history of the two most important city-states in Greece,...
Deciphering Linear B, the earliest form of Greek, was a history-changing achievement, but decoding the older Linear...
Meet one of the greatest of all the characters in ancient Greek drama. Elektra’s Story To understand...
The lure of Aphrodite still resonates in Western popular culture today. Introduction Aphrodite is the ancient Greek...
The ancient Greek holiday of Anthesteria honored springtime and death. Introduction This ancient Greek holiday that you’ve...
The archaic Greek poet is conceived of as the wellspring from which the later Western artistic tradition...
Galen’s experimental methods foreshadowed later developments of Western scientific medicine. Introduction Galen (129 C.E. – c. 210...
Hippocrates is commonly portrayed as the paragon of the ancient physician. Introduction Hippocrates of Cos II, or...
Throughout his life, Hephaestion remained close to Alexander, serving both as a valuable advisor and friend. Introduction...
Aristotle argued that there were six general ways in which societies could be organized under political rule....
Ancient accounts of Aristotle credit him with 170 Constitutions of various states. Introduction The Constitution of the...
The most famous series of wars in ancient Greek history broke out with a revolt against Persian...
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There is no systematic collection of Greek laws, thus the knowledge the earliest notions of the subject...
At Hydaspes Alexander met a formidable opponent in King Porus. Introduction For almost a decade, Alexander the...
The opposition between East and West, Europe and Asia, Us and Them stretches back into antiquity. The...
Examining the main flaws in the court system in the days of Homer. By Dr. Alexandr LoginovProfessor...
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The ideal was formulated in the Archaic period and became a feature of Greek identity. Abstract This...
There are definite sources of influence on early Greek culture to be found in the history of...
Amazons of legend and very real Scythian tribes were mentioned in the same breath in ancient Greece....
In mythology, the Amazons were daughters of Ares, the god of war. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction In...
The city-state of Sparta, and much of the eastern Mediterranean, was also struck by the disease. Introduction...
He looted the city and burned it to the ground. Introduction In the year 330 BCE Alexander...
The Four Hundred government in Athens suffered from instability as conflict soon arose between moderates and extremists...
Examining religious utterances such as curses, supplication, and prayer, as reflected in some passages from ancient Greek...
The role of priestess at Delphi was enormously influential. She was consulted on everything from warfare to...
Direct taxation was not well-developed in ancient Greece. Introduction The economy of ancient Greece was defined largely...
Power belonged to anyone who could harness the collective will of the citizens directly by appealing to...
The apogee of one’s training was to comprehend the laws and to be a vital member of...