Delos, the sacred Greek island of pilgrimage, was transformed by the Romans into a major trade hub and slave market.

The bars and tavernas of ancient Greece, known as kapeleia, were the mainstay of popular life in ancient cities.

Imagine a democracy with ... • No lawyers • No judges • No president or prime minister • Term limits of one year This was ...

Peter Hunt, an associate professor and chair of classics at CU, has highlighted another way in which slaves contributed more to the dominant culture than most think. Hunt specializes in ancient Greece ...

KS2 Music / History: Ancient Greece. A catchy song for children aged 7 - 11 to join in with about Ancient Greek civilisation and the city of Athens 2,500 years ago. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

Yes, the Ancient Agora of Athens is one of the few archeological sites in the world with a train track running through it. This metro track crosses the very northern side of the Agora.

So, ancient Greeks living in Sparta considered themselves Spartan or Athenian first, and Greek second. Alexander the Great was a powerful ruler who at one time controlled all of Greece.

Hiram Powers, born Woodstock, VT 1805-died Florence, Italy 1873 modeled 1843 1968.155.45 Medium plaster and metal pins Dimensions 26 1/4 x 18 x 10 3/4 in. (66.8 x 45.6 x 27.3 cm) See more items in ...