Syracuse, Sicily

Unable to replace the manpower losses from the plague and the disaster at Sicily, the Athenian army and navy were routinely now outnumbered by the combined alliance of Sparta, Thebes, and Syracuse. Persian subsidies to this Peloponnesus-led coalition for the first time surpassed the financial reserves of Athens. After the final Athenian sea defeat off Aegospotami, the Long Walls down…

Plato’s Atlantis: An Allegory or a Lost Continent? The lost civilization of Atlantis is a mystery that has captivated people for centuries. More recently, it has become an increasingly popular subject for books and movies, showing that despite how long ago it is said to have existed, its allure has not diminished. It appears that people are very intrigued by the possibility of the existence of this, ancient, highly advanced society that is said to have disappeared, quite literally, overnight.…

was weighted heavily in the Athenians favor due to the fact that it returned conquered lands and prisoners of war to Athens. In 415 BC Athens violated this peace treaty and began to raid Peloponnesian states by sea. Athens sent an armada to Syracuse in Sicily in order to expand their empire. The expedition showed some promise at first, however one of the Athenian leaders Alcibiades, was accused of mutilating Hermae before his departure. Consequently he was summoned to Athens to face trial.…

“True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing”. This statement is a quote from Socrates, a philosopher that had lasting effects in Greek history. It began with Peloponnesian Wars, which ended with the desecration of Athens’ main source of pride, their democracy. Ensuing the loss of their government system, Athenians felt intimidated by Socrates and his beliefs, which eventually led to his demise. Athens executed Socrates after the downfall of their democratic system following their…

Athens and Sparta two very powerful Greek city states were allies in the Persian Wars. They fought against each other in the Peloponnesian War. The war lasted from 431 BC-404 BC. Athens lost the battle, which in turn ended the golden age in Greece. When the Persian war ended both Athens and Sparta came to terms and agreed on a Thirty year peace. Athens then became very powerful, thanks to the leadership of Pericles. Thucydides thought that the war broke out due to Sparta being on edge and how…

The Roman Military The Roman Empire was arguably one of the most technologically advanced powers of all time. The feats they accomplished with the technology they had was mind blowing, and today we are still trying to figure out how they accomplished everything. The Roman Military is one example of this point, from the incredible machinery to the quick witted tactics during time of war, the Romans were the rulers of the world. They revolutionized how a military is operated and how to manage it…

fragments, such as being used to wrap mummy in ancient Egypt. However, it is likely that she was an aristocrat and married to a wealthy merchant. Whether or not she had a daughter name Cleis is debated. She was exiled to Sicily due to her political activities and the city of Syracuse erected a statue in her honor. She had profound influence on future historical figures such as Plato, who called her the Tenth…

Section A Apodexis, Aitiai, Istoria Herodotus histories were considered as the founding work of history in the western literature era. There are many aspects that are recurred to understand history. Apodexis is needed when a demonstration revolves into proof. Aitiai coincided with Istoria, whereas Aitiai is greek for cause and the ability to find out a reason for something. While Istoria focuses on the written accounts of others and their varied histories. Cleon, Diodotus, Mytilenian The…

different areas (for instance, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, and Crete) revealed rich cultural similarities during the Greco-Roman Era (Malkin 23). The similarities were mainly as a result of invasions and migration. These features were prevalent from Sicily to Po River in Italy. Overall, there were several similarities and differences between civilization in the ancient Greek and Rome. It is the two civilizations that informed the classical era because of their rich history dating back to when…

When discussing the differences between Carthage and Rome, the topic of the Punic Wars could not be ignored. It was during the first Punic War that Rome gained its powers as a naval fleet, which led them on to conquer all and win victories in all three of the Wars. However, Rome’s navy was not always part of their strong-suit; it was their army that gave them their military status. But if they wanted to take down Carthage, who owned one of the best naval fleets of their time, Rome was going…