#ancient-greece

emoji_symbols  Who are the most famous Greek gods and goddesses?

Greek mythology is filled with many gods and goddesses, but some of the most famous ones include:Zeus: the god of the sky and thunder, and the ruler...    Read more

sports_handball  How were ancient Olympic Games winners celebrated, and what kinds of prizes did they receive?

The ancient Olympics were an important religious and athletic festival held every four years in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th...    Read more

whatshot  How did the ancient Greeks and Romans view the volcanic activity in Turkey?

Ancient Greeks and Romans had a fascination with the volcanic activity in Turkey. They considered these natural events to be a result of divine...    Read more

sports_handball  How did the ancient Olympic Games reflect the values and beliefs of ancient Greek culture?

The ancient Olympic Games were an important part of ancient Greek culture, and they reflected the values and beliefs of the society in which they...    Read more

account_balance  What is the Athens Agora and why is it significant?

The Athens Agora was the central marketplace and civic center of ancient Athens, Greece. The word 'agora' in Greek means 'gathering place' or...    Read more

apartment  What is the Cyrene and why is it significant?

The city of Cyrene was an ancient Greek colony and later a Roman city located in present-day Shahhat, Libya. It was founded in 630 BC as a settlement...    Read more

account_balance  What is the Temple of Poseidon?

The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple located on the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula in Greece. It was built in the 5th century...    Read more

contact_support  What were the ancient Olympic Games and when did they first begin?

The ancient Olympic Games were a sporting event held every four years in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC to 393 AD. The Games were held in honor of...    Read more

account_balance  Who was Alexander the Great and what were some of his accomplishments as a military and political leader?

Alexander the Great was a king of Macedonia who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC. He is considered one of the greatest military leaders in history,...    Read more

sports_volleyball  What were some of the most interesting scientific and medical advances made during the ancient Olympic Games?

The ancient Olympic Games were not only a celebration of sports, but also a hub for scientific and medical advances. The Greeks believed that...    Read more