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What are the Wonders of the Ancient World?

The wonders of the ancient world were some of the grandest feats of mankind, achievements that stand as symbols of human ingenuity and perseverance. From...

Who Was Achilles? The Myth of the Achilles Heel

You may not know much about the mythic hero Achilles, but you’ve certainly heard the idiom that uses his namesake: Achilles' heel. The expression refers...

The Greek Architecture Guide

This article will survey some of the Greek architecture of the ancient and classical past. It will also explain the reasons why the highlighted structures...

The Three Periods of Ancient Greece

The three periods of ancient Greece produced countless famous names: Aristotle, Homer, Pythagoras, Leonidas, Cleopatra, Euclid, Socrates, Alexander the Great. Plato, this website’s namesake, is...