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Ancient Spartan Infantry Weapons

Infantry was the dominant military arm in ancient Greece, and the Spartan infantry eclipsed all others. A Spartan hoplite (footsoldier) wielded a pike of seven and a half to nine feet in length, which he handled more skillfully than his opponent did his own weapon of lesser stature. He donned a helmet, breastplate, and greaves and carried a short s...

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The History of the Hoplite Phalanx: The Backbone of Greek Warfare

The hoplite phalanx was one of the most iconic military formations in ancient Greece, shaping the course of Greek warfare for centuries. Known for its discipline, effectiveness, and distinct structure, the phalanx was a key factor in the success of Greek city-states, allowing them to defend their territories and expand their influence throughout th...

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1300 BC The Ten Commandments

from the Law Museum Archives [Mesopotamia] [Events]...

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Images and Information about Centaurs

In Greek mythology, the centaurs (Centaur, Greek: ÊÃíôáõñÃ-ò) are a race part human and part horse, with a horse's body and a human head and torso. Dwelling in the mountains of Thessaly, the centaurs were the offspring of Ixion and Nephele, the rain-cloud. Alternatively, the centaurs were the offspring of Kentauros (the son of Ixion and Ne...

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Hellas Net: The History of Hellas

The History of Hellas: From the Bronze Age to the Roman Era Discover the fascinating journey of ancient Greece, or Hellas, through time—a civilization that shaped the foundation of Western culture. From the awe-inspiring palaces of the Minoans and Mycenaeans in the Bronze Age to the rise of classical city-states like Athens and Sparta, Greece's his...

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The Glory of Hellas: From the Bronze Age to Roman Domination

The history of Hellas (Greece) is a tale of extraordinary cultural evolution, military resilience, and societal transformation, spanning from the depths of prehistory to the rise of Rome as a global power. This journey begins in the enigmatic Bronze Age and unfolds through the triumphs and trials that shaped one of the most influential civilization...

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Map of Trade Routes and Empires

Map of Trade Routes and great empires of the 1st Century AD....

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Areopagus (Mars Hill), Athens

In classical times, the Areopagus functioned as the chief homicide court of Athens. Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the Gods for the murder of Poseidon's son Alirrothios. Another legend states that the hill was the site of the trial of Orestes for killing his stepmother and her lover, Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. In pre-classical times...

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The Agora

The Ancient City of Athens at Indiana University, Bloomington. Lots of images of The Agora: Commercial & Civic Center of Ancient Athens. Royal Stoa, Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios, Temple of Apollo Patroos, Metroon, Bouleuterion, Tholos, Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, Hephaisteion, Altar of the 12 Gods, Stoa of Attalos, Church of the Holy Apostles...

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Greek Art

Art Images By The University of Haifa Library, Haifa, Israel. Large selection of images....

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