Pretty much the only reason we know about ancient Sparta today is because of its army. There were no great Spartan poets, philosophers, or mathematicians. Instead, we remember Sparta because
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It’s impossible to talk about ancient history without talking about
So much of human history is determined by what people
To be able to know where we’re going, we must
“Spartans! What is your profession!” “Aaaaa-oooo! Aaaaa-oooo!” This cry, made
It’s hard to imagine the people of ancient civilizations living
Between inventing democracy, advancing philosophy, and discovering key mathematical principles
Today, the word “spartan” is used to describe someone or
When it comes to the world’s most famous ancient cities,
“No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed
Classical Athens (c. 500-c. 200 BC) has typically been thought
Athens and Sparta tend to dominate the conversation when it
Sometimes, you just find yourself in the middle of a
So many ancient cultures have come and gone, their mark
It’s easy to be romantic about the past. Looking back
It’s an unfortunate truth that human history has often been
For the first few centuries of the Classical Era of
When the words “the Great” follow your name, chances are
Starting in 336 BC, Alexander the Great moved through the
When we think of the ancient world, two civilizations often
“It’s all Greek to me!” In today’s language, we use
It’s a common theme throughout history that once a civilization
As a civilization that prospered for nearly a thousand years,
Although often not favorite subjects in school, our world is
When we think of ancient societies, we often think about
School’s out! So many of us cry out these words
If you’ve ever wondered how important trade is to human
The Greeks and philosophy go together like peas and carrots.
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Comic by Marek Bennett
Today, a hippie is someone who likes to go against
Back during the Classical Era of ancient Greece (c. 600
To be a good teacher, you must inspire others. It’s
Of the three big names in ancient Greek philosophy —
Religion has always played an important role in human civilization.
The ancient Greek world was a divided place. Although there
All cultures have their own stories about how the earth
Nearly 10,000 feet high, Mount Olympus in northern Greece stands
Heracles The son of Zeus and a human woman, Heracles
The gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus were
Greek mythology features some fearsome monsters. It also features other
Greek mythology features some truly terrifying monsters. You wouldn’t want