Greece

his final stand, going down in history as one of the greatest upsets in military history. This pivotal battle pushed back the Persians for the time being, saved the city of Athens, and bought time for the Greek city-states to re-organize, preventing Greece and the rest of Europe from being subjugated under Persian rule. This unexpected triumph by the Athenians during the Battle of Marathon was pivotal in shaping Western Europe and positioning Europe to be a major power throughout history. The…

in ancient Greece. “Tyrants were sole rulers of a state who had taken power in an unconstitutional manner, often murdering their predecessor.” (Greek Government, Cartwright) “An oligarch is a system of political power controlled by a select group of individuals, sometimes small in number, but it could also include large groups.” (Greek Government, Cartwright) We tend to think of tyrants as evil men laughing on their thrones while the masses bow in fear, but actually, in ancient Greece, tyrants…

the temperature conditions, Katie and me are ready to depart the present for the past.It may be dangerous for us, going into an unknown city into the past, but life is all about taking risks and evoking new passions. And you never know, going into Greece in the past, could evoke some new passions in us.We could just get habituated to this…

When Greece and Rome are brought up, one might not think much of them since they are relics of the past. One of the most fascinating things, in my opinion, is how Western culture uses the discoveries, ideas, and inventions of the Greco-Roman time as its foundation. These surviving ideas from the past not only influence our modern world, but also influence my personal life quite considerably. I did not realize it at first, but a lot of things I do are closely related to the creations and…

We learned, changed, and took many things from Ancient Greece. We took their art and architecture and changed Greek government so we could put it into our lives. Ancient Greece is different from us, but similar in some ways because the first Christians were Greek and early scripture was written in Greek, not that all of them believed in Christ, but they made inventions we use today, and they were smart to choose their leaders. Geek ancient food there was much different from us today. We now…

Italy and Greece 2015 When travelling to another country you never really know what to expect. When I was traveling to Italy and Greece I learned that I get homesick easily and that I’m one to really live in the moment. Also with being in a different country with people I didn’t know that well, I learned that I need someone who’s responsible when it comes to being a roommate. It was the morning of June 25th 2015, the day I left for my two-week trip to Italy and Greece I was all packed up and…

Greece, located in southeastern Europe, is considered the cradle of Western civilization, having been the birthplace of the many pillars of civilization: from democracy to philosophy. This, in fact, one of many reasons why I always love visiting Greece. Pure indescribable beauty, be it secret beaches far from the madding crowds, hidden bays that are demanding to reach yet rewarding in their experience, charming island villages awash in light, ancient traditions, authentic and unsullied flavors.…

agricultural economy to support their warriors. My first point of view is that Sparta provided their army whenever required. The article states that Sparta was even considered a protector of Greece. Being the protector of Greece means that you have trained so much you have earned the title to support Greece, or Sparta that many other cities’ warriors couldn't. The text also states that Spartans emphasize only on expanding their power and gaining control over other kingdoms and cities’. This…

I I chose this book because and this historical area because I personally really like Ancient Greece. I have lived in 3 different continents and have traveled the world which consequently gave me a very broad perspective on different cultures and styles and Greek architecture is by far my favorite. It is very unique and has definitely carried over from ancient time to this day. This book by K.J. Dover is on homosexuality which also is a very big part of todays society and culture. We have come…

Another aspect of ancient Greek mythology that thrives in modern-day society is the lessons that the myths taught. The word “μύθος” (mythos) translates to “story” in the English language (Green 197). Due to this, the stories of ancient Greece are called myths, although the ancient Greeks themselves did not believe these tales of gods and goddesses were merely stories. The Although the myths are no longer heeded as warnings against the wraths of gods and goddesses, the myths held truths…