The Classical Period of the Greece which was from the 6th to 4th centuries is the most eminent and popular era of Greek history. During the peak of this classical period (around 5th century BC), was the time when the foundations and bases of western civilization were laid in Athens. This state became the most powerful naval force of Greece and establishedits reach in all purviewsof culture, including drama, philosophy, rhetorics, music and to ...
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A look at the best Greek museums
With an excess of 4,000 years of history and well-known for one of the greatest civilizations in the world, Greece has plenty to offer to the visitors. The country has more than 240 museums of all types; Archaeological, Byzantine, Historical, Folklore and others. Read below to find the best Greek museums. These museums are sure to create a lasting impression. The museums in Greece are generally located in regions where excavations took place and ...
Alexander the Great
Many documentaries, historic books, articles, history scientists and others have concerned their selves to learn about Alexander the Great. Doubtless is one of the greatest marshals of the global history and surely a very controversial personality. He was born in 356BC in Pella of Macedonia in Northern Greece and he was the son of the King Philipp II and Olympias. Alexander became king at the age of 20. Many writers present him as a warlike and ...
Ancient Greece – The Archaic Times
There are different rumors about the era to start the archaic history of the Greece. Some people say that it comprises an era of 750-480 B.C. while others claim to be the 620-480 B.C. but the most common period is from 800-323 B.C. This time was started preceding the unenlightening Dark Ages in the history of Greece which brought a solid and firm belief of the mythology, religion and founding history. The period of the Dark Ages started with the ...
Ancient Greece – The Geometrical Times
The ancient Greece or Greek civilization is considered as one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of humanity. Studies on the archeological remains of this civilization confirm that this civilization was highly developed. According to studies the life style and inventions of this civilization indicates the high sense of aesthetics and order in this ancient civilization. The ancient Greeks were mainly dependent upon the seawater for ...
Ancient Greece – The Hellenestic Times
The Hellenistic civilization existed during the period from from 232 BC to 146BC. It represents the zenith of Greek influence and it was preceded by the classical Hellenic period and was followed by the Roman rule. The Hellenistic civilization was spread as a result of the conquest of Alexander the Great. Hellenistic kingdoms were established throughout Asia and Africa. The conquest of these lands resulted in the spreading of Greek culture and ...
Ancient Greek Architecture – Doric and Ionic Temples
During the earlier periods of Greek history (eg Minoan) there were no separate temples and the places of worship of the gods were located inside the palaces or mansions. After the geometrical age however, the Greeks had been in contact with the cultures of the eastern peoples and they were influenced by them, so they began to build separate buildings, temples to worship their gods there. Inside the temple there was nothing except the statue of ...
Ancient Greek Art – Ancient Greek Pottery
In general, ancient Greek vases were decorated before firing. The forms and other motifs were drawn and "colored" as the clay was still wet. By firing the "colors" penetrated the pores of the clay and were stabilized - thus their good preservation until today. The ancient potters, of course, used no dyes used to decorate pottery. Instead, they took advantage of the chemical reactions of iron oxides, containing the clay during firing. These ...