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Plato: The Allegory of the Cave, from The Republic

Plato, the most creative and influential of Socrates` disciples, wrote dialogues, in which he frequently used the figure of Socrates to espouse his own (Plato`s) full-fledged philosophy. In "The Republic," Plato sums up his views in an image of ignorant humanity, trapped in the depths and not even aware of its own limited perspective....

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Ancient Greek Trade

Trade and Barter in Ancient Greece. Commerce, Trade, & Economy. The period of the transition from monarchy to oligarchy (7th century. B.C.) is the period in which commerce begins to develop, and traderoutes to be organised. Greece had been the centre of an active trade in the Minoan and Mycenaean epochs. The products of Crete and of the Pelopon...

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Ancient Athenian Women

Once a woman was married her husband controlled all property. Any property that she might have inherited would go directly to her husband. She had no rights to wander about the town, without a just cause. Any respectable woman would not be seen in public. Greek women had virtually no political rights of any kind and were controlled by men at all st...

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Map of Hellenistic World, Major & Minor States, 90 B.C.E.

The Hellenistic world in 90 B.C.E. was a fascinating landscape of various major and minor states that had emerged after the death of Alexander the Great. These states were a result of the division of Alexander's vast empire among his generals, known as the Diadochi. Let's explore some of the key states in this diverse and culturally rich region: M...

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Art of Ancient Greece and Rome at Getty

This gallery installation examines the influence of Greek and Roman art on the art of later centuries. The Enduring Influence of Greek and Roman Art. Artsednet's exclusive presentation of selected works from the J. Paul Getty Museum. This virtual exhibition draws from art objects that appear in Beyond Beauty: Antiquities as Evidence, on display at ...

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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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Furniture and the Greek House

General information about the rooms is rather clear, but the furniture in the house made each room unique. The Greeks used practicality to furnish their houses and they also borrowed some Egyptian techniques to build the furniture. Their home furnishings consisted of countless stools and chairs, some of which borrowed the folding X-frame from the E...

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Plutarch. Life of Alexander

Plutarch was a prominent ancient Greek historian and biographer who is best known for his work "Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans." One of his most famous biographies is "Life of Alexander," which provides a detailed account of the life and conquests of Alexander the Great. In "Life of Alexander," Plutarch delves into the upbringing, character,...

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Christian Higher Learning in Ancient Greece: Foundations in a Hellenized World

While Christianity did not emerge until the 1st century AD, its earliest intellectual institutions were profoundly shaped by the philosophical and educational traditions of Ancient Greece. The history of Christian higher learning in this period is a story of encounter, transformation, and synthesis. The Hellenistic World: An Intellectual Inheritanc...

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