Athens

Democracy’s birthplace was in central Greece and has remarkably shaped the Western culture. The idea that the Athens had for democracy was the radical democratic system that was during 508 to 322 BCE. Although it was not the very first democracy, it was definitely one of the most significant developments in political history. Many historians have believed that democracy “Flourished in the Athens and set the stage for these achievements. Democracy encouraged people to test out new ideas.” (Marriott, Emma

Olympic Games have been held in places such as Russia and Athens. So why not have it be in Park field this year? The article hosting the Olympics will wreck our town written by Tim says how it probably won’t even be worth the risk to try and hold the Olympics there. Tim brings up very important facts and details about why this wouldn’t be a good idea. Having the Olympics in Parks field is not a good idea and here are the reasons why. The city would have to build new stadiums, hire security, improve

1.Raphael, “The School of Athens” A) I see people, artists and scholars, standing, sitting, and lying in the hallways either drawing or talking to each other. This piece of art have the colors: red, orange, yellow, blue, green, bronze, white, black, and gray. It uses natural colors, which makes the picture look mild. The lines in the foreground are very sharp, however, the other parts are soft. B)The glorification of Ancient Greece(the Classics) can be seen in this art piece because the school or

society paints a bleak picture of a society founded upon . The citizens are “witless”, “bent on ruining their great city”, while the rulers are “unjust in mind”, arrogant, greedy, and unconcerned with the greater good (Solon Fr 4.5-7). Parallel to Athens and its woes is Sardis. Sardis is a warlike city ruled by Croesus, a zealous and power-thirsty monarch willing to attack neighboring cities under pretexts “substantive or trivial”, (Herodotus 1.26) in doing so

classical Greece. It was the central repository of the Athenians' very lofty conceptions of themselves. It was the physical, marble embodiment of their values, of their beliefs, of their myths, of their ideologies. And it was thus as much a temple to Athens and the Athenians as it was to their patron goddess, Athena herself. Because it played such a crucial role in the Athenians' construction of themselves, it remains one of the principal legacies of Greek civilization to western civilization and our

Geographical location: The position of Greece at the crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe has undeniably played a large role in the diverse and often turbulent history of Greece. Protruding from Europe, Greece hangs precariously southward from the end of the Balkan Peninsula, and slices towards the Mediterranean Sea with dramatic peninsulas and thousands of large and small islands. The Mediterranean Sea offered an easily adaptable climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers, while the

Lysistrata's role and her powers of manipulation are very similar to those of Medea. Lysistrata is an Athenian woman who is interested in ending the Peloponessian War and also is upset with the treatment of women in Athens. Lysistrata gathers the women of Sparta and Athens together to solve these problems and uses the art of manipulation to find success and power in her journey. Lysistrata develops a plan to deny sex to the men of Greece and take over the Acropolis, which is the heart of

After what was called the best ever ending ceremony of the Olympics, Athens had become a ghost town. “…As many as 21 out of the 22 venues lie abandoned. The open-air swimming pool is empty and stained, while squatters camp outside the graffiti-festooned Faliron complex, which hosted events such as taekwondo and beach volleyball”

philosopher of ancient Athens. He believed that anyone could lead a significant and meaningful existence by examining his or her own life and ideas very thoroughly. (Soccio)      Socrates was wise in respect to the fact that he never accepted a “truth” that was told to him, without getting incontestable evidence to back it up. He made the realization that people believed in things without even knowing where their ideas came from. In ancient Athens, citizens believed in many

Odeon of Herodes Atticus Known for its’ temples, Greek architecture is timeless and beautiful. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus amphitheater definitely fits in this category. My love for outdoor concerts combined with my love of Greek and Roman Mythology drew me to this particular piece of architecture. Best known for their temples, the Greeks have long been known for their ability to create architecture that is also a work of art. The outdoor amphitheater was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in