Essays on Ancient Greece

People who lived in Uzbekistan is about 55,000 to 70,000 years ago which is as early as the Palaeolithic Period (Old Stone Age). In the 1st millennium bce in the fertile region around the Amu Darya, the silk road between china and Europe act as…

In the 5th century BCE, two city states were prominent in the mainland of Greece, Sparta and Athens. The Spartan Oligarchy served the common people of Sparta significantly better than the Athenian Democracy served the Athenians. This is evident in the way they dealt with…

While both the Spartan and Athenian poleis were considered a major polis of their time period, their citizens had vastly different lifestyles that contributed to their city’s reputation as a free city. Spartans were known for their ascetic, militaristic lifestyle with their extreme dedication to…

Ortega and Gasset, pointed out that Greece and Rome represented the only absolute trip in time that could be made. The classical Mediterranean world has been a closed and perfect example of civilization, which was followed by all possible avatars that can affect an evolved…

When Sparta is said, the first impression that comes to mind is power. Also, there is such a phrase like “Spartan power”. However, what is the key role behind such great authority? It is obvious from some sources that Spartans are well-known for their strong…

Spartan ladies were noted in the ancient Balkan nation for having additional freedom than elsewhere within the Greek world. To contemporaries outside of the city, Spartan ladies had a name for lewdness and managing their husbands. Not like their Athenian neighbors, Spartan ladies could rightfully…

Greek holds a significant place in the world history. Athens and Sparta are one of the most contributing societies in ancient civilization as well as our modern society. Their perspectives on life, values, and beliefs have shaped our modern life. However, even though both were…

Introduction When you think of someone great, who comes to mind? Many important people in history have been defined as “great”, but what does greatness really mean, as it varies depending on different points of views, and who really defines greatness? Was it Julius Caesar,…

Introduction In literature, the way that people treat others is based solely on feelings and actions. The Odyssey is no exception to this. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey, both gods and goddesses have certain feelings and thoughts on the past actions of Odysseus and use…

This bronze sculpture is the head of Poseidon, Greek god over the sea. The internationally recognized sculpture was created during the Hellenistic period (300-30 BC). The date this specific sculpture is said to be around 227-221 BC according to the museum of fine arts in…