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A Short History of Cryptography

Cryptography is one of the oldest fields of technical study we can find records of, going back at least 4,000 years. It is quite noteworthy that of all the cryptosystems developed in those 4,000 years of effort, only 3 systems in widespread serious use remain hard enough to break to be of real value. One of them takes too much space for most practi...

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The Geography of Ancient Greece

Greece is located on a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. As you can see in the map above, Greece is almost completely surrounded by water. Many islands can be found around the peninsula. The large island at the bottom of the map is Crete....

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Greek & Roman Cities of Western Turkey

Greek and Roman cities in Western Turkey are steeped in history and offer a glimpse into ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region. Ephesus, an ancient Greek city, is one of the most well-preserved sites in Turkey. It was once a bustling metropolis and a center of trade and commerce. The city is famous for the Library of Celsus, the Gr...

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Introduction to Greek Tragedy

The first "tragedies" were myths which were danced and sung by a "chorus" at festivals in honour of Dionysius (God of Wine). At first these festivals were of a "satyric" nature (gaiety, drinking, burlesque, etc). [Early History, The Tragic Situation, The Nature of Tragedy]...

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World Cultures Atlas: Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece, considered the cradle of Western civilization, was a civilization that thrived from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD. The legacy of this remarkable culture continues to influence modern society in various aspects such as politics, philosophy, art, and more. Greek culture was known for its contributions to the arts, includin...

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Women's Life

Greek women had virtually no political rights of any kind and were controlled by men at nearly every stage of their lives. The most important duties for a city-dwelling woman were to bear children--preferably male--and to run the household. Duties of a rural woman included some of the agricultural work: the harvesting of olives and fruit was their ...

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The Persian War in ancient Greece

There can be no doubt that the Persian Wars form an essential part of Ancient Greek history. Had certain key battles gone in favour of the opposing side, it is highly likely that subsequently, the culture and status of the country would have reflected greatly the conquering nation, Persia. The Persians already controlled much of the known world at ...

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Kings of Ancient Macedonia

Ancient Macedonia was home to some of the most famous kings in history. The most notable among them is King Philip II, who transformed Macedonia into a powerful empire. He laid the groundwork for his son, Alexander the Great, to conquer vast territories and create one of the largest empires in the ancient world. King Philip II was known for his mi...

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The Ancient Greek World - Daily Life Index

The house, men's and women's lives. [Ancient Greece]...

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WINNING AT OLYMPIA

New studies challenge traditional notions about Greek Athletes and why they competed. BY DONALD G. KYLE...

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