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Images of Pottery

Because of the Greek painters' fondness for labeling individual characters in a legend, we are able in some instances to piece together parts of scenes from lost plays or obscure myths. Evidence for the way in which Greek tragedy and comedy was staged is also available through vase representations. Other depictions provide valuable information abou...

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Ancient Greek Theater

Ancient Greek theater is a captivating and enduring cultural legacy that originated in ancient Greece during the 5th century BCE. It represents a remarkable fusion of art, entertainment, and philosophy that has left an indelible mark on the history of drama and theater. Here's a description of Ancient Greek theater: Birth of Drama: Ancient Greek th...

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The Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum

The Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum is an online platform dedicated to preserving, exploring, and showcasing the history and heritage of the ancient Olympic Games. This virtual museum offers an immersive and educational experience, allowing visitors to delve into the world of the Olympics in antiquity from the comfort of their own devices. Ke...

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Origins of Greek Drama

The origins of Greek drama are still debated by scholars, but it is generally believed to have developed from religious festivals and rituals. One of the most important of these festivals was the Dionysia, which was held in honor of the god Dionysus, the god of wine, revelry, and fertility. During the Dionysia, people would gather to sing and dance...

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Staging an ancient Greek play

Staging an ancient Greek play is a challenging but rewarding experience. It requires a deep understanding of the play and the Greek theatrical tradition, as well as a creative vision for how to bring the play to life on stage. Here are some of the key things to consider when staging an ancient Greek play: The play itself: The first step is to choos...

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Greek Theaters

Greek theaters were open-air structures that were used for the performance of plays and other events. They were typically built on hillsides, with the audience sitting in tiers below the stage. Greek theaters were designed to amplify the sound, so that even the people in the back rows could hear the actors clearly. The first Greek theaters were bui...

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Structure of the Plays

The basic structure of a Greek tragedy is fairly simple. After a prologue spoken by one or more characters, the chorus enters, singing and dancing. Scenes then alternate between spoken sections (dialogue between characters, and between characters and chorus) and sung sections (during which the chorus danced). Here are the basic parts of a Greek Tra...

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The Olympian Gods: Images and Texts

Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athene, Demeter, Dionysos, Hades, Hephaistos, Hera, Hermes, Hestia, Persephone, Poseidon, Zeus [Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources]...

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Plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War

Thucydides' himself suffered from the plague and recovered; thus he was an eyewitness to the catastrophe (might this have affected his reportage of it?). His expressed intention was not to suggest causes or to identify the illness, but to provide as complete and accurate a description as possible so that the illness could be recognized should it ev...

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Pottery in the Ancient Greek World

Pottery provides the best archaeological evidence for the movements of the Greeks and the distribution of their trade around the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins. Central and northern Italian Etruscan cemeteries are particularly informative as their tombs have yielded thousands of Greek vases. It is difficult to estimate what percentage of these ...

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