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![Ancient Greek Theatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/3706.jpg?v=1713838388)
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Ancient Greek Theatre
Greek theatre began in the 6th century BCE in Athens with the performance of tragedy plays at religious festivals. These, in turn, inspired the genre of Greek comedy plays. The two types of Greek drama would be hugely popular and performances...
![Ancient Greek Society](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/5080.jpg?v=1715573525)
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Ancient Greek Society
Although ancient Greek Society was dominated by the male citizen, with his full legal status, right to vote, hold public office, and own property, the social groups which made up the population of a typical Greek city-state or polis were...
![Norse-Viking Culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/14650.jpg?v=1709451251)
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Norse-Viking Culture
Norse-Viking culture is frequently misrepresented in popular media which emphasizes the rugged, militaristic aspect of the people. In reality, Norse culture placed a high value on appearance, personal hygiene, and religious devotion, creating...
![Ancient Greek Clothing](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1164.jpg?v=1720977545)
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Ancient Greek Clothing
Ancient Greek clothing developed from the Minoan Civilization of Crete (2000-1450 BCE) through the Mycenean Civilization (1700-1100 BCE), Archaic Period (8th century to c. 480 BCE) and is most recognizable from the Classical Period (c. 480-323...
![Aztec Religion & Culture](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/2199.png?v=1715813714)
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Aztec Religion & Culture
Aztec religion and culture flourished between c. 1345 and 1521 and, at its height, influenced the majority of the people of northern Mesoamerica. Great monarchs such as Montezuma imposed Aztec ideals across the area of modern-day Mexico...
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Ancient China - A Collection of Culture
In this gallery, we showcase some of China's historical landmarks. China is one of the oldest cultures in the world, beginning over 7000 years ago with the Chinese "Cradle of Civilization" in the Yellow River Valley of Henan Province. Among...
![Ptolemaic Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/15183.png?v=1642925706)
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Ptolemaic Egypt
Ptolemaic Egypt existed between 323 and 30 BCE when Egypt was ruled by the Macedonian Ptolemaic dynasty. During the Ptolemaic period, Egyptian society changed as Greek immigrants introduced a new language, religious pantheon, and way of life...
![Greek Temples of Sicily](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/10927.jpg?v=1718101923)
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Greek Temples of Sicily
There are at least a thousand reasons to visit Sicily, the great island – indeed the largest in the Mediterranean – that forms the triangular football to the boot that is the Italian peninsula. They are all very good reasons, including amazing...
![Greek Mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/712.jpg?v=1717480866)
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Greek Mythology
Greek mythology was used as a means to explain the environment in which humankind lived, the natural phenomena they witnessed and the passing of time through the days, months, and seasons. Greek myths were also intricately connected to religion...
![Ancient Greek Comedy](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1119.jpg?v=1678472103)
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Ancient Greek Comedy
Ancient Greek comedy was a popular and influential form of theatre performed across ancient Greece from the 6th century BCE. The most famous playwrights of the genre were Aristophanes and Menander and their works and those of their contemporaries...