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![Greek Astronomy](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1350.jpeg?v=1717480871)
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Greek Astronomy
Ancient Greek astronomy was the study of the universe to understand how it functioned and why apart from the established theistic model that claimed all things were ordered and maintained by the gods. Ancient Greek astronomers relied on observation...
![Ancient Greek Religion](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/13802.jpg?v=1713838503)
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Ancient Greek Religion
In the ancient Greek world, religion was personal, direct, and present in all areas of life. With formal rituals which included animal sacrifices and libations, myths to explain the origins of mankind and give the gods a human face, temples...
![Arts & Culture in Medieval Japan](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/7783.jpg?v=1699379766)
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Arts & Culture in Medieval Japan
This activity has been designed to fit a 30-minute slot for your class and is suitable for both online and classroom teaching, as well as homeschooling. Students have to read three articles (also available in an audio format) on the...
![Greek Archaic Period](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/412.jpg?v=1645623903)
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Greek Archaic Period
The Greek Archaic Period (c. 800-479 BCE) started from what can only be termed uncertainty, and ended with the Persians being ejected from Greece for good after the battles of Plataea and Mykale in 479 BCE. The Archaic Period is preceded...
![Ancient Greek Tragedy](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/3701.jpg?v=1712609526)
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Ancient Greek Tragedy
Greek tragedy was a popular and influential form of drama performed in theatres across ancient Greece from the late 6th century BCE. The most famous playwrights of the genre were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides and many of their works...
![Some new hypotheses on the problems of the Indo-Greek kingdoms](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/258.jpg?v=1639581303)
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Some new hypotheses on the problems of the Indo-Greek kingdoms
Warning: See the definitions of Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek Kingdoms before reading this article, otherwise the following lines could give you serious headaches! A lack of information is a common problem for historians of the Greco-Bactrian...
![The Value of Family in Ancient Greek Literature](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/5066.jpg?v=1644558302)
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The Value of Family in Ancient Greek Literature
When looking at Ancient Greek literature, one can see the importance family plays in Greek culture. We see this displayed in the Greek works Medea by Euripides and Antigone by Sophocles. Throughout these literary works we see that family...
![The Relationship Between the Greek Symposium & Poetry](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/1035.jpg?v=1721252771)
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The Relationship Between the Greek Symposium & Poetry
The Ancient Greek symposium is often considered an important part of Greek culture, a place where the elite drank, feasted and indulged in sometimes decadent activities. Although such practices were present in symposia, the writing and performance...
![Greek Theatre Architecture](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/415.jpg?v=1713261303)
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Greek Theatre Architecture
The ancient Greeks built open-air theatres where the public could watch the performances of Greek comedy, tragedy, and satyr plays. They then exported the idea to their colonies throughout the Aegean so that theatres became a typical feature...
![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...