Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek Artifacts - British Museum

The Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities of the British Museum has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the reign of the Roman emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, with some paga...

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The Horse in Ancient Greece

Examines the horse's role in Ancient Greek mythology, society and art. On this web site, you will find various examinations and summaries of works from Classical and contemporary sources, as well as several examples and interpretations of Ancient Greek art depicting the horse....

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List of ancient Greeks

From Wikipedia. This an alphabetical list of ancient Greeks. These include ethnic Greeks and Greek language speakers from Greece and the Mediterranean world up to about 200 AD....

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The Ancient Greek World - Greek Cemeteries

Ancient Greek cemeteries offer valuable insights into the beliefs, practices, and customs of this fascinating civilization. These resting places for the deceased provide a window into the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Ancient Greek world. Grave markers, such as stelae and stele, often adorned with intricate carvings and inscriptions, offer...

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Ancient Roman and Greek Coins

This site is mostly for beginners, but has some advanced material too: FAQ...

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Greeks on the Black Sea: Ancient Art from the Hermitage

Exhibition at the Getty Villa from the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg of objects from ancient Greek civilization on the northern Black Sea. [J. Paul Getty Museum]...

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Greek Alphabet Table

Tables are based on material from Pocket Ref, 2nd ed. compiled by T. J. Glover (Sequoia Publishing, 1999) and the MathType help pages....

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The Ancient Greek World - Greek Burial

The ancient Greeks were a deeply religious people. They worshipped many gods whom they believed appeared in human form and yet were endowed with superhuman strength and ageless beauty. The Iliad and the Odyssey, our earliest surviving examples of Greek literature, record men's interactions with various gods and goddesses whose characters and appear...

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Slavery In Ancient Greece

Slavery played a major role in ancient Greek civilization. Without it, the citizens wouldn`t have been able to devote so much time to other activities such as the government, art and thought....

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Use of Chariots

Chariots have been an integral part of ancient civilizations for centuries. These horse-drawn vehicles were not only a mode of transportation but also played crucial roles in warfare, racing, and ceremonial processions. In ancient times, chariots were used in battle, providing a mobile platform for carrying archers and spearmen. They were fast and...

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