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They fought the Persians, originated democracy and filled the world with mythology. Learn about the complexities of life in ancient Greece.
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ANCIENT GREECE
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The civilization of the ancient Greeks grew up around the Aegean Sea and spread through the Greek mainland. Ancient Greek culture also forms the basis of much Western culture and philosophy. More »
Many of the things we associate with ancient Greece are connected with notable individuals. From science and astronomy to politics and philosophy, take a look at these influential Greek figures.
Imagining a distant time is much easier if you know a bit about the landscape. Explore Ancient Greek Cities and Sites in these articles to get a better picture of this ancient world.
For a bird’s-eye-view of Ancient Greece, start with the General Ancient Greek History Channel. Learn the basic facts and ideas that made Ancient Greece such a fascinating time and place.
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