People had the same fitness concerns some 2000 years ago. Introduction Many people today worry about how...
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Her character still casts resounding echoes in both myths and history. By Dr. Nathalie ChoubinehIndependent Researcher in...
It played a significant role in the political and military affairs of ancient Greece. Introduction The Amphictyonic...
This somewhat androgynous portrayal of a young male was characteristic of Praxiteles. Matching Text to Image The...
‘Home’ was central in ancient Greece. Looking for a Family By Danielle Szymezko-SingerOccasional TeacherDistrict School Board of...
“Responsible” dog ownership had to be enforced through a canine tax. By Dr. Iosif BotetzagiasHistorian of Environmental...
Athens installed a variety of regulations on the Delian League and on individual members. Introduction The Delian...
The Cyclades’ natural resources enabled their inhabitants to make marble sculptures. Consequences of Collecting In the early...
Examining the circulation of ancient chemical knowledge. Egypt It appears that Egyptian craftsmanship had mastered specific procedures...
Mesopotamians knew the theorem probably a full millennium earlier. By Dr. Jesús Pedro Zamora BonillaProfessor of Philosophy...
He was likely a pre-Hellenic god. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Hermes is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek...
It was a coveted territory in antiquity. By Dr. Maria do Céu Grácio Zambujo FialhoProfessor of ClassicsUniversity...
Rejecting Athenian hegemony. Introduction Athenian control over Ionia crumbled close on the heels of the disaster in...
It was an important, celebrated statue even in ancient times. An Unexpected Discovery One morning in 1959,...
In Homeric poems, Amphitrite is simply known as ‘the sea’. Introduction In Greek mythology, Amphitrite is a goddess and the...
Examining philosophical and conceptual foundations set by philosophy in Classical Greece. Abstract The object of study of...
He encouraged the charge of deicide against the Jews in his Peri Pascha, claiming that the Jews...
Going to ‘university’ in ancient times did entail not only advancing one’s studies but also leaving one’s...
The painter used a series of special techniques to illustrate a compelling narrative of death and rebirth....
The wind of change was felt in the field of Greek archaeology in the early 20th century....
Athenians did have some conception of “disabled” people as a protected class of citizens. By Dr. Taylor...
Contrary to popular belief, people in the ancient world did not have extremely short lifespans. Introduction Although...
Many modern historians are unsure of the evolution and exact role of the hypaspists. Introduction The Hypaspists or hypaspistai were...
The Balkan Wars were marked by ethnic cleansing with all parties being responsible for grave atrocities against...
Solon went into self-imposed exile for ten years so he would not be tempted to take power...
His impact was significant as he paved the way for the Hellenistic world. Introduction Alexander the Great...
The origin and evolution of the pezhetairoi are shrouded in mystery. Introduction The pezhetairoi (foot companions) were part of...
He wished to throw the glory of the Marathon battle into the shade for his own rhetorical...
Thucydides used the landmark of Marathon to mark the beginning of the military and political rise of...
The range of contexts in which such name-dropping might occur. Introduction The great battles of the early...