The meaning of Greek art
Probably art even more than literature reflected the true character of Hellenic civilization. The Greek was essentially a materialist who…
Ancient Greek culture
The Parthenon
At the approximate position where the Parthenon was built later, the Athenians began the construction of a building that was…
The diet in Ancient Greece
The Greek diet was very healthy. Food in Ancient Greece consisted of grains, wheat, barley, fruit, vegetables, breads, and cake.…
The Ancient Greek theatre
Almost every Greek city had a theatre because plays were part of many religious festivals. The Greeks enjoyed singing and…
Sports & Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks loved sport and most cities in Ancient Greece had public gymnasiums where people gathered to train and relax.…
Clothes worn in Ancient Greece
The Greeks wore light, loose clothes as the weather was hot for most of the year. Long pieces of colourful…
Iota subscript – GCSE Classical Greek
When iota comes after long alpha, eta or omega, it is written in miniature form underneath: ᾳ ῃ ῳ It…
5 gifts Ancient Greece gave to the world.
It was home to the first recognized historian. The mission of Herodotus, also known as the “father of history,” was…