Classical Period
10 articles tagged with "Classical Period"
The Enduring Legacy of Ancient Greek Civilization
Explore how Ancient Greece shaped Western civilization through politics, philosophy, art, and mathematics, influencing over two millennia of cultural development.
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.
Greek Intellectual Revolution and Traditional Beliefs
Explore ancient Greece's intellectual revolution from 5th-4th BCE, marked by philosophical and scientific advancements coexisting with traditional superstitions.
Greece's Philosophical Legacy: Rational Inquiry and Intellectual Revolution
Explore ancient Greece's pivotal shift towards rational thought, influencing modern science and democracy.
The Rise of Athens as a Maritime Power
Explore how Athens became a dominant maritime power through rich silver mines and naval expansion during ancient Greece's Classical Period.
Athens' Cultural Primacy and the Delian League
Athens' rise as a cultural and intellectual leader in ancient Greece through the Delian League, from 478 BCE to its fall in 404 BCE.
Athens: An Exceptional Case in Ancient Greek History
Explore Athens' unique role as a hub for democracy, culture, and trade during the Classical Period (500-323 BCE), setting it apart from other Greek city-states.
The Peloponnesian War: Land versus Sea
Explore the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) where naval power clashed with land dominance between Athens and Sparta, reshaping ancient Greek politics.
The Rise of Athenian Hegemony and Its Impact on Sparta
Explore how Athenian dominance from 478-431 BCE strained relations with Sparta and other Greek city-states leading up to the Peloponnesian War.
Greek Political Diversity: Sparta and Athens as Pivotal Models
Explore Greek city-states' political diversity from 800 BCE to 404 BCE, focusing on Sparta's militaristic society and Athens' democratic innovations.