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The Atrium: For Devotees of Ancient Greece & Rome

The Atrium :: Portal to the Worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome...

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Mr. Dowling's Ancient Greece Page

The civilization of ancient Greece flowered more than 2500 years ago but it influences the way we live today. Greece is a peninsula in southeastern Europe. The people of the region attempted to explain the world through the laws of nature. They made important discoveries in science. They developed democracy, where people govern themselves rather th...

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Visiting Sparta

If you have just arrived in town, I suggest visiting the archaeological museum before you walk to the remains of the acropolis. As Thucydides mentioned, there is not an overwhelming amount of architectural remains on the site, but some of the finest pieces are now on display at the museum, and you will probably have a better idea of the local Spart...

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The Peloponnesian War

Ancient sources | Thucydides | The war in general | Particular points | Inscriptions | Reviews | Bibliographies | Discussions [Ancient Greece]...

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Greek Art and Architecture

Art and Architecture in Ancient Greece....

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The History of Plumbing - Greece

Until Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, rampaged through and destroyed the city in 432 B.C., Olynthus was a rich and flourishing metropolis, its people enjoying the luxury of the latest plumbing innovation-bathtubs. Excavations at Olynthus, in northern Greece, attest to tiled bathrooms and self-draining tubs. Several of the tubs hav...

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Ancient Greek Infantry Table of Contents

I. Tactical Warfare: Formation of the phalanx; defensive and offensive fronts. II. Armor and Weapons: Hoplite armaments, shields, swords etc.; chariots. III. Military Hierarchy: Infrastructure from Generals to "packers". IV. Military Pay: Integration of monetary funds for military duties, mercenaries. V. Military Duty: Duty to the state and to the ...

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The Minoans

The Minoans were an ancient civilization that thrived on the island of Crete from around 2600 to 1100 BC. They are considered one of the most advanced civilizations of their time, known for their impressive palaces, vibrant artwork, and sophisticated infrastructure. One of the most famous Minoan sites is the Palace of Knossos, a vast complex with ...

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Hellenistic Greece: The Age of Cultural Fusion and Expansion

Hellenistic Greece marks one of the most dynamic and transformative periods in ancient history, spanning from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BCE. This era is defined not only by the political upheavals following Alexander’s empire but also by the unprecedented spread of Greek culture across a vast...

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The Second Athenian Empire: 362-338 BC

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