Greek History
10 articles in this category
Rome's Rise: The Clash with Carthage and Its Impact on the Hellenistic World
Explore Rome's rise as a dominant Mediterranean power through three Punic Wars with Carthage, impacting Hellenistic kingdoms and reshaping ancient history.
Stoicism: Ethical Universalism and Its Legacy
Explore Stoicism's rise in ancient Greece and its impact on Roman ethics, challenging social hierarchies with universal principles.
The Transition from City-States to Monarchies in Hellenistic Greece
Explore the shift from Greek city-states to monarchies post-Alexander's death, marked by oriental cults, bureaucratic systems, and mercenary armies.
Alexander's Empire: Unity and Fragmentation
Explore Alexander's conquests and the challenges in uniting diverse cultures post-323 BCE.
Greek Sculpture: From Oriental Influence to Classical Realism
Explore Greek sculpture's evolution from oriental influences to naturalistic depictions, highlighting key periods, figures, and cultural shifts.
The Rise of Athenian Imperialism and the Delian League
Explore the transformation of the Delian League from a defensive alliance to an Athenian empire through economic and military dominance.
The Collapse and Transition of Mycenaean Civilization in the Aegean
Explore the end of Mycenaean civilization in mainland Greece, its collapse around 1200 BC, and the societal shifts leading to the Dark Ages.
Mycenaean Expansion: Cultural Dominance and Trade Supremacy in the Aegean
Explore Mycenaean expansion and cultural dominance over trade routes replacing Minoan influence by 1400 BC.
Mycenaean Greece: Synthesis and Transformation
Explore Mycenaean Greece's cultural synthesis and political complexity during the Late Bronze Age (1600-1200 BCE), marked by Minoan influence, powerful city-states, and eventual collapse.
Early Greek Civilization and the Achaean Influence
Explore the pivotal shift in early Greek history as Achaean peoples introduced military technology and fortified settlements, reshaping society from 1700-1800 BC.