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…
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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…
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.…
Pericles
Pericles is perhaps most famous for his great building projects. He wanted to establish Athens as the leader of the Greek world and…
Sophocles
Sophocles c. 497/6 – winter 406/5 BC) is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than or…
Hippocrates
Hippocrates was born around 460 BC on the island of Kos, Greece. He became known as the founder of medicine and was regarded…