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77Historic Events of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek civilizations date back several millenia before the birth of Christ, and many of the basic building blocks of civilization were formed in ancient Greece. Athenians became heroes after they valiantly defended Athens during the Battle of Marathon, but were later stricken by a deadly plague that devastated nearly a third of the population. During times of peace, the Greeks took part in the Olympics. The games withstood the test of time and are still celebrated today.
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65Marcianus Aristides
Marcianus Aristides was Greek philosopher of the 2nd century A.D., who was considered to be the first Christian apologist. His name is also spelled Aristeides. He was known as Aristides of Athens. Nothing is known about his life except that he...
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83Battle of Thermopylae and the Persian Wars
The Battle of Thermopylae and King Leonidas' last stand with the legendary 300 Spartans.
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58Guide to Athens
There is nothing more synonymous to Greece holidays than the city of Athens. Athens was the birthplace of early Western civilization, and even until today it still remains as the epitome of historic proportions when it comes to Greece. Even in the...
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67Ancient Greek Myths- The Goddess Athena
Today, the Greek goddess Athena is famous because the capital city of Greece is Athens, Athena’s city. Perhaps the greatest landmark, amongst the many in Athens, is the Acropolis, with the Parthenon’s ruins on the top. Parthenon means temple to...
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73Pericles: the Wonderful Tyrant
Pericles, the tyrant who gave us wonderful art and architecture.
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62The Philosophy of Socrates: Part XV
The 15th part in the poetic series , "The Philosophy of Socrates." This particular poem takes place around a burning building in Athens, Socrates trying to talk down a furious Persian shop-owner, Socrates attempting to show life as it truly should be.
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58The Philosophy of Socrates: Part V
The fifth installment in "The Philosophy of Socrates" series. This particular poem relates Socrates to the heaviness of government resentment and how some people feel strongly against his radical ways.
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43The Philosophy Of Socrates: Part II
Part II in a series of poems recollecting Socrates good deeds. This particular poem is based on a police officer that questions Socrates crowd persuasions and the interruptions on society. Socrates calmly questions the police officers own identity.
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61The Philosophy of Socrates: Part I
Part I of a series of poems in light of Socrates good deeds and works. This particular poem takes place just after Socrates is told to leave the city, and A young man approaches Socrates to ask questions.
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