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The Spartan Army: An Unstoppable Force

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

Athens and Sparta: The Ultimate Greek Rivalry

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Whether it’s the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Brazil vs. Argentina, or Ali vs. Frazier, everyone loves a good rivalry.  However, while most modern rivalries exist in the world of sports, in the ancient world, they would often involve much more.

Heraclitus

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Democritus

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Build Ancient Greece

Build with blocks and characters. Visit: Toy Theater Build Ancient

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Why Do We Care About Ancient Greece?

It’s impossible to talk about ancient history without talking about

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Ancient Greece Geography: Islands and Mountains Galore

So much of human history is determined by what people

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Mycenaean Greece: The First Greeks

To be able to know where we’re going, we must

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Sparta: A Society of Soldiers and Slaves

“Spartans! What is your profession!” “Aaaaa-oooo! Aaaaa-oooo!” This cry, made

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Life as a Spartan Citizen: The Ultimate Good Life? Or Grueling Discipline?

It’s hard to imagine the people of ancient civilizations living

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Spartan Government: The Oligarchy of all the Oligarchies

Between inventing democracy, advancing philosophy, and discovering key mathematical principles

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Spartan Society: An Extreme Hierarchy

Today, the word “spartan” is used to describe someone or

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Athens: The World’s Most Famous City?

When it comes to the world’s most famous ancient cities,

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Athenian Democracy: The Ancient Model of Modern Government

“No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed

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Athenian Society: Equal and Unequal at the Same Time

If you were alive in ancient times, Athens was the

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The Athenian Empire: Brief Glory Contributes to Greece’s Downfall

Classical Athens (c. 500-c. 200 BC) has typically been thought

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Thebes: The Rogue Greek City-State

Athens and Sparta tend to dominate the conversation when it

Society and Government Ancient Greece

Corinth: A Greek City-State Not to be Overlooked

Sometimes, you just find yourself in the middle of a

Timeline Ancient Greece

The Greco-Persian War: The Greeks Avoid Complete Destruction

So many ancient cultures have come and gone, their mark

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The Battle of Thermopylae: A Final Stand for All of Greece

It’s easy to be romantic about the past. Looking back

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The Peloponnesian War: The Beginning of the End of Classical Greece

It’s an unfortunate truth that human history has often been

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After the Peloponnesian War: A Radical Transformation of Greek Society

For the first few centuries of the Classical Era of

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Alexander the Great: One Man Who Changed the World

When the words “the Great” follow your name, chances are

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The Hellenistic Era of Ancient Greece: Laying the Groundwork for the Modern World

Starting in 336 BC, Alexander the Great moved through the

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Greece Under Rome: One Great Power Builds off Another

When we think of the ancient world, two civilizations often

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Greek Language and Writing: One of the Pillars of Modern Language

“It’s all Greek to me!” In today’s language, we use

Art and Architecture Ancient Greece

Greek Art and Architecture: A Physical Representation of Prosperity

It’s a common theme throughout history that once a civilization

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Famous Greek Kings and Politicians: An All-Star Roster of Leaders

As a civilization that prospered for nearly a thousand years,

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Greek Math and Science: The Foundation of Modern Knowledge

Although often not favorite subjects in school, our world is

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Famous Greek Writers, Scientists, and Mathematicians: True Innovators of the Ancient World

When we think of ancient societies, we often think about

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Education in Ancient Greece: Producing a Society of Soldiers and Thinkers

School’s out!  So many of us cry out these words

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Ancient Greek Trade and Commerce: Finding Food and Wealth

If you’ve ever wondered how important trade is to human

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Anaxagoras

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Parmenides

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Zeno

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Greek Philosophy: A Unique Culture that Helped Build the Modern World

The Greeks and philosophy go together like peas and carrots.

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Pythagoras: the World’s First Hippie?

Today, a hippie is someone who likes to go against

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Socrates: The Virtuous Enigmatic Philosopher

Back during the Classical Era of ancient Greece (c. 600

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Plato: The Student Becomes the Master

To be a good teacher, you must inspire others. It’s

Philosophy Ancient Greece

Aristotle: The Father of Modern Science

Of the three big names in ancient Greek philosophy —

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Greek Religion: Forging an Identity and Reshaping the Ancient World

Religion has always played an important role in human civilization.

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The Oracle at Delphi: An Ancient Fortune Teller

The ancient Greek world was a divided place. Although there

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Greek Mythology

All cultures have their own stories about how the earth

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The Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus

Nearly 10,000 feet high, Mount Olympus in northern Greece stands

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Greek Heroes and Heroines

Heracles The son of Zeus and a human woman, Heracles

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More Interesting Gods and Goddesses

The gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus were

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Amazing Creatures

Greek mythology features some fearsome monsters. It also features other

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Mythological Monsters

Greek mythology features some truly terrifying monsters. You wouldn’t want

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