Parts of a Basic Greek Temple
Though temples varied in size and sometimes design, there were basic parts that were incorporated into every ancient Greek temple.
Though temples varied in size...
The Parthenon
When you think of Greece, you think of the Parthenon. It remains today the ideal of Classical architecture and artistic design.
The Parthenon stands today...
Philosophers of Ancient Greece: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Socrates, Aristotle and Plato's philosophies all attempt to solve different existential questions.
Imagine wondering about the existence of a flute that had been carved out...
Ancient Greece, part 4 – Athenian Democracy
The Origins of Athenian Democracy
Before the introduction of democracy in 508 BC, Athens was ruled by a tyrant.
(In Ancient Greece, the word ‘tyrannos’ did...
Greek Colonization and its Impact on the Mediterranean World
Greek legends often tell us about countless expeditions and stopovers on distant islands and shores. These legends actually recount episodes of the...
Amazons Warrior Clothing: Weapons and Ancient Dress of the Women Warriors
The ancient weaponry and varied warrior clothing of the fierce Amazons reflect these women warriors' diverse origins.
Central figures of Greek mythology and a very...
Ancient Greece, part 5 – Athenian Society
Citizens and Hoplites
Although citizenship brought with it many privileges, it was not without its obligations.
Throughout the fifth century, the Athenians maintained what was essentially...
The History of Gays in the Military – The Sacred Band of Thebes
Ancient Greek military history is inextricably bound up with homosexuality. In some ancient Greek city states, such as Sparta, each young warrior had to...
Ancient Greece, part 1 – The Origins of Athens
Up to the middle of the twentieth century, students of Ancient History had always been taught that the Greeks were actually ‘Aryan’ invaders from...
Aphrodite – The Goddess of Cyprus
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. In Cyprus she was passionately...