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The Laws of War in Ancient Greece

Whether between Greek city-states or against external powers such as Persia, ancient Greece was a hotbed for war and the exercising of power. Yet, among the clatter of swords and shields in warfare, there still existed certain laws. Perhaps the...

Did the Spartans Throw Their Babies Off the Cliff?

The Spartans were renowned for being exceptionally fierce warriors (as famously depicted in the film 300). As can be expected, growing up as a Spartan was not always easy. Supposedly, according to some sources, the Spartans were so focused...

Ancient City of Messene to Get Museum Worthy of Its Illustrious Past

Ancient Messene, the large classical city-state on the Peloponnese, will get a new museum that will showcase a curated selection of 19,000 movable artifacts discovered over the last decades. The new museum will be positioned between the old museum and...

Pyrrhichios: The Ancient Greek War Dance

Pyrrhichios was the ancient Greek war dance that originated from the mythical Couretes deities, who danced to save the newborn Zeus from the hands of Cronus. The ancient Greek war dance has survived through the ages. It can be traced...

The Thirty Tyrants Who Killed Five Percent of Ancient Athens’ Population

The thirty tyrants of ancient Athens were only in power for eight months but still managed to kill five percent of the city's population after the Peloponnesian war. The oligarchy that briefly ruled Athens from 405 BC to 404 BC,...

What Was the Origin of Ancient Sparta?

Sparta is one of the most famous ancient Greek city-states of all time. It has featured in numerous myths and legends from Greek mythology, as well as plenty of modern films too. It had a massive impact on Classical...

US Cities With Greek Names

More than 100 cities and towns across the US have been named after Greek cities, mythological heroes and historical figures of ancient and modern times. Greek culture and history held a profound influence on the Founding Fathers and early American...

Alcibiades: The Gifted Politician and General of Ancient Greece

Alcibiades was a gifted politician and general, but, due to his unscrupulous behavior, he is remembered as a traitor to Athens for defecting to Sparta during the Peloponnesian War. He was one of the most divisive personalities of Classical...

Why Did Socrates Not Believe in Democracy?

A contemporary person would imagine that the greatest Greek philosopher, Socrates, would be in favor of democracy. Yet, he was against it,

The Pyramid-Like Peak of Mount Taygetus in Greece

The pyramid-like peak of Mount Taygetus (or Taygetos) in the Peloponnese in Greece has been captured in all its glory by a drone video. The name of the mountain is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the...