Archaic Greece

History Does Not Repeat Itself, But It May Not Rhyme Either? Whether Mark Twain’s famous quote “History does not repeat itself, But it rhymes,” was really his quote or not. The message still stays that yes history does in a sense repeat and or rhyme depending on how you look at things. The articles titled “The History” is a great example of a middle ground between the two. When read through it holds a lot to tell through the people’s cultural beliefs as well as their jobs and similarly how they…

Once the citizen don't have the maturity to understand this there will be crisis like in Greece. Greeks have been enjoying lavish life so far and if the austerity measures have been imposed on Greece then these people have to compromise a lot on their living standards which they never want. Before this critical situation of Greece, the people their used to have a very smooth life like taking early retirement, minimal travelling expenses or huge pension funds…

Overview of the mega-event: “The Olympic Games” The Summer Olympic Games were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. At the time, only few competitions were set up and a small number of athletes competed. Until the games of 1948, only one candidate for each Olympic proposed to host. But as the Olympics started to grow rapidly, more countries started to develop an interest in hosting which has led to the creation of the bidding process by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 2012, the…

to help discover worldly secrets. In ancient Greece stories were made to explain natural phenomenons to cover up what has yet to be discovered. Stories like The Odyssey were told to explain the unknown. In ancient Greece, philosophers began to use real science and math to figure out the mysteries and ever since the Greeks started this revolution people have been frantically searching for the reason for life, and our purpose on Earth. In ancient Greece, math and science sprouted…

the warmth. Now it is summertime in the country of Greece, and Apollo, with Khione, have lived in perfect harmony ever since the big battle; it has been peaceful. Many moons ago, there was…

The key lesson to be learned from the simulation was that one decision can alter everything and can change lives. It took numerous attempts to get to where I survived and made it to a peaceful area. To begin with, I selected to initiate my journey as a female, since I myself am female and I felt that it would benefit my understanding of the struggles that refugees encounter. I just felt that picking a role that I can relate to, could provide me with more of an opportunity for sympathy. Next came…

different types of art. They made sculptures from stone, marble, and bronze. Lastly, they were great architects. They constructed buildings with huge columns. The Olympic Games The Olympic games were sporting games that only took place in Greece. There were summer and winter Olympics just like there are now. The events for the summer Olympics were archery, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, diving, and equestrian/jumping.…

Heraclitus of Ephesus, a well-known philosopher, was born during a pivotal time in western history. Greece, the predominant western power, had colonized many new city states. Although, Heraclitus lived in a Persian-ruled Ephesus, a main city of Ionia, off the coast of Asia Minor. Some sources say he believed more highly in aristocratic rule rather than democratic, actually being given the title “king” of Ionia, which he handed to his brother. Also, the written word traditional was just beginning…

Greece is an astonishing land. It is a highly mountainous area, and it is full of rich culture. However, it’s economic state is sub-par compared to the United States and China, it is full of beautiful scenery that makes up for it. It is also home to the famous city of Athens, which is its capital. Greece, also known as the Hellenic Republic is an extremely interesting country, with beauty in every place you go. Greece is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, due to these mountains,…

“Greece? Why Greece? Why would you ever want to go study in a failed nation like Greece?,” my parents asked me. I was taken aback. Little did they know that my interest in Greek society and culture would motivate me to apply to the Harvard Study Abroad program. Even without a personal connection to Greece, I am longing to immerse myself within the country and its people. That is where HSS comes in. The chance to study in Greece would be the perfect opportunity to see both spectrums of life:…