In 499 BC, a widespread revolt among the Greek cities of Asian minor against the mighty Persian Empire would be the trigger for one of the most epic …
The Ionian Revolt: How a rebellion sparked the Greco-Persian Wars
In 499 BC, a widespread revolt among the Greek cities of Asian minor against the mighty Persian Empire would be the trigger for one of the most epic conflicts in the ancient world. After years of heavy taxation and oppressive rule, the Ionian Greeks were willing to fight and die for their freedom and autonomy...
The Colossus of Rhodes, a marvel of the ancient world, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. An iconic symbol of triumph and an …
Herodotus, also known as the "Father of History," was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the fifth century BCE. He is famous for his monumental …
Information about the history of the peoples of ancient Greece, Crete, Macedon, Mycenae and the Hellenistic world founded by Alexander the Great.