History of Ancient Greece

1. Greece - Ancient Greece
2. Greek Heroes

Glossary
The Ancient / Classical History glossary is an evolving resource on people and topics in ancient history, mythology and classical literature, mostly with very brief descriptions and biographies.

Introduction to Archaic Greece
Shortly after the Trojan War, Greece fell into a dark age about which we know little. With the return of literacy at the beginning of the eighth century B.C. came what is called the Archaic Age.

Introduction to Classical Greece
Following the Archaic Period and the Persian War, the Athenians, under the leadership of Pericles, implemented impressive artistic and civic projects.