The Greco-Persian Wars
The Greco-Persian Wars had their roots in the conquest of the Greek cities of Asia Minor, and particularly Ionia, by…
Ancient Greek culture
The Delian League
The Delian League, founded in 478 BC, was an association of Greek city-states, with the number of members numbering between…
What role do the gods play in the Odyssey?
The Odyssean gods are the ancient Greek gods referenced in Homer’s Odyssey. The story’s major gods include Athena, Poseidon, Calypso…
5 Great movies about Ancient Greece
Troy An adaptation of Homer’s great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces and…
Aspasia
Aspasia of Miletus (470-410 BCE, approximately) is best known as the consort and close companion of the great Athenian statesman Pericles. She was…
Women in Ancient Greece
Women in the ancient Greek world had few rights in comparison to male citizens. Unable to vote, own land, or inherit, a woman’s place was in the…
Acropolis of Athens
T he Acropolis hill, so called the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, is the most important site of the city. During…
6 museums in Greece you must visit
Acropolis MuseumMost of the artifact unearthed at the Acropolis of Athens are now exhibited at the Acropolis Museum, including the…