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Ancient Athens' Colourful Warlord and Deserter - Alcibiades (Animated History Documentary)

During the fifth century BC, Athens was a city-state to be reckoned with. Together with Sparta, it was one of the two great ...
Greek Reporter

Thrasybulus: The Ancient Greek General Who Restored Athens’ Democracy

Thrasybulus was an Athenian general who restored democracy after tyranny, rebuilt Athens, and opposed Sparta's dominance.
Greek ReporterOpinion

Massive Spending in War Against Sparta Backfired in Ancient Athens

A historian looks at the plague that hit Ancient Athens and explains how a massive government spending plan backfired 2,500 ...
Live Science

Stunningly preserved Roman-era mosaic in UK depicts Trojan War stories — but not the ones told by Homer

A newfound mosaic draws inspiration from "Phrygians," a play by the Athenian playwright Aeschylus that survives only in bits ...
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Meet Helen of Sparta, the woman whose beauty could bend the will of gods and kings

There are many legendary figures in ancient stories, yet few shine quite like Helen of Sparta. For thousands of years, people have repeated her tale with wonder, disbelief, and curiosity. She was ...