Attic Greek

Alexander’s death, it’s also true that Alexander’s Empire proliferated Greek “ideas, cultures, and values”…

Humanism in Greek Free Standing Sculpture Humanism is the outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters (Oxford Dictionaries). Humanism is a philosophy in which human dignity and human value are most important. Humanism began in Greece around the 5th century BCE with the philosopher Protagoras. Protagoras once stated “Man is the measure of all things” he believed that man should set the standard as opposed to gods. Humanism to the…

Brutus was born 85 BC in the town of Macedonia. His full name is Marcus Junius Brutus, he was also called Quintus Caepio Brutus. His parents were Marcus Juniors and Servilius Brutus. Macedonia Brutus was adopted by his uncle Servilius Caepio .But he grow up with his other uncle which was uncle Cato. Cato raised Brutus and Cato also inspired Brutus with the principles of tolerance. Brutus’s character is made very complicated by his dramatic hypocrisy. Basically Brutus was trying to follow in his…

Throughout his military career, Julius Caesar exhibited extraordinary strategic prowess and generalship. It was due to his actions and decisions, both during battles and in the daily operation of his army, that he was so successful in all of his campaigns. His unique strategies, inspiring leadership, and the strict training regimen he gave his troops all played a role. The battles of the Roman Civil War were no exception and the battle of Pharsalus against rival general Pompey is an excellent…

a very prominent member of Florentine society. As he was a very learned scholar and emissary from Constantinople, he held a prominent position in society. Upon his mission to teach the Florentines Greek, it is said that he left in his wake those capable of speaking Greek, a newfound enthusiasm for Greek literature, as well as a respect for his own personage. As such, spectators were left with a greater understanding of new topics as well as a language that was different from their own.…

culture was the version of Greek culture that would ultimately influence his vast empire outside of mainland Greece at the time. Alexander and his men helped spread Greek culture, language, and Grecian school of thought through logic and reasoning. These contributions from his army to the nations from the Mediterranean coast to Asia lead them to assimilate to Greek customs and adopt some features of Hellenistic lifestyle. A very common staple of greek culture are the Greek gods and…

Alexander the Great was and still is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He changed history and the way we think about it, through his exceptional ambition and many talents. His bravery, strategy, and decisiveness allowed him to expand his empire into Persia without losing a single battle. He had a reign of 13 years, starting at the age of 20 after the assassination of his father Philip II of Macedon. Alexander himself died at the age of 32 in 323 BCE and the division of…

Alexander the Great was a significant historical figure who was as great a commander as his name suggests. Whether it be his two million square miles of conquered land, or his contribution to science through his expeditions, he certainly was one of the most important people of his time. In fact, Alexander the Great had such a lasting effect, the era after him was named “The Hellenistic Period”, from Hellas, which is the word for Greece. Alexander the Great was a fearsome figure of the ancient…

Firstly, the bed of Odysseus and Penelope represents more than their marriage; it stands for the spirit in which Odysseus ruled Ithaca. A prominent leader will have a unique way of ruling, which enraptures their entire kingdom. There’s a sense of individuality that every king impresses on his people. This is the same for Odysseus. Such as he built his bed, he’s built the kingdom of Ithaca, and has left his personal mark on it. Odysseus is the king, but his true role is far greater than that.…

There you will find the entrance of the National Park of Samaria, as well as the ticket office. You should hold your tickets until the way out where there is a ticket control. Leros, the Unknown Island There is a number of Greek Islands that you probably find on every top 10 list, but I think Leros, a relatively isolated island of Dodecanese, won’t never be one of them. In Leros you will find a special architecture that have been influenced by the Cycladic but also by Italian…