Introduction This article will introduce you to the life and accomplishments of Hypatia. We will cover Hypatia’s early life, Greek Philosophers, career, independent writings, death, and the conquences of her death. Hypatia’s Early Life Hypatia, a renowned figure in ancient history, was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived during the late 4th century inContinue reading “Hypatia: Mathematician and Astronomer”
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Homer: The Blind Bard
Introduction This article will briefly introduce you to the life of the ancient Greek poet Homer. We will cover Homer’s early life, his potential home Chios, his personal life, his works the Iliad and Odyssey, and his death. Homer’s Early Life The early life of Homer remains a subject of speculation due to the lackContinue reading “Homer: The Blind Bard”
Ionia: Ancient Coast of Anatolia
Introduction This article will act as a brief introduction to the ancient coast of Anatolia, Ionia. We will cover Ionia’s name, history, culture, ancient cities, and coinage. Ionia’s Name Ancient Ionia was a region in Anatolia located in the western part of modern-day Turkey. Ionia’s name is believed to have originated from the Greek wordContinue reading “Ionia: Ancient Coast of Anatolia”
Drachma: The Coin Of Ancient Greece
Introduction This article will focus on the ancient Greek Drachma, including its place within ancient Greece, the History of the Drachma, the modern Drachma, and a bit about collecting Drachma. Ancient Greek Coinage Greek history, along with the quality of coins the ancient Greeks produced, make Greek coins among the most desired coins available forContinue reading “Drachma: The Coin Of Ancient Greece”
Obol: The Ancient Funeral Coin
Introduction This article will briefly cover the ancient Greek coin we know as the Obol, including its use in funerals, Silver obols, and collecting Obols. Ancient Greek Obol The Obol is one of the oldest forms of coins minted in the ancient world. Historians seem to agree they were most likely originally made out ofContinue reading “Obol: The Ancient Funeral Coin”
Sparta: Ancient Greek City State
Introduction This article will briefly cover the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, Spartan culture, Spartan Warriors, modern Sparta, and coinage. Ancient Greece Ancient Greece is many people’s favorite area of history to study. Unfortunately, the actual locations sometimes get lost in the mix with all the myths and stories surrounding them. Ancient Greece comprised aContinue reading “Sparta: Ancient Greek City State”
Athens: Ancient Greek City State
Introduction This article will briefly cover the Ancient Athenian Greek City States timeline, culture, being the birthplace of democracy, the Parthenon, and Modern Athens. Ancient Greece Ancient Greece is many people’s favorite area of history to study. With all of the myths and stories, the locations themselves sometimes get lost. Greece was a mixture ofContinue reading “Athens: Ancient Greek City State”
Magna Graecia: Greater Greece
Introduction This article will cover Magana Graecia. Also known as Greater Greece, the article will cover Magna Graecia’s early Greek colonies, the Greek temples, Greater Greece’s name, and Magna Graecia’s coin minting. The Greek Colonies Starting around 800 BCE, Greek settlers began showing up on the shores of what we know today as Sicily. TheContinue reading “Magna Graecia: Greater Greece”
Herodotus: The Father Of Written History
Introduction This article will briefly cover Herodotus’s early life, career, being the father of history, personal life, and death. Known to the modern age as the Father of History, Herodotus lived an impressive life for someone from his time period. Herodotus’s Early Life Herodotus was born in 484 – 485 BCE in what was knownContinue reading “Herodotus: The Father Of Written History”
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