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Ancient Greece

Read about Greek history, politics, and wars, its arts and artistic achievements, the Greek language and myths, and the major cities of Athens and Sparta, from the Archaic period through the Hellenistic period.
  1. Cities, Colonies, Regions (111)
  2. Culture (358)
  3. Daily Life (66)
  4. Government & Democracy (86)
  5. Greece and Rome
  6. History of Ancient Greece (65)
  7. Mythology & Religion (147)
  8. Olympics & Panhellenic Games (27)
  9. Science, Philosophy, Medicine
  10. Wars and Battles (307)

Ancient Greece - Starting Point
There are many resources on this site on ancient Greece. Here is a list of topics for people studying Greek culture and literature, as well as history. This includes tips on spelling and technical terms, major events in ancient history, a quick look at differences between ancient Greece and Rome, and maps. An Outline of Classical Greece ...

Fast Facts About Greece
Information on the name, location, cities, islands, mountains, boundaries, and countries surrounding Greece. Most is still relevant for the modern country.

Who Were the Greek Scientists and What Did They Discover?
Many of the ancient Greeks' discoveries and inventions are still used today, although some of their ideas have been overturned. At least one, the discovery that the sun is the center of the solar system, was ignored and then rediscovered.

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