Russia Greek History

Russia Greek History
Russia has a long and intricate history since it was first settled until today. In the ninth century AD,
the Vikings began to settle what is now Russia. They used trade along the rivers to get the resources
they needed to flourish. The rivers made travel easy between the Black Sea and the Baltic Sea. A
popular spot for trade was Lake Llmen, which is the headwater for the Dnieper, Dvina, and Volga
Rivers, which all flow into the Baltic and Black Sea. Some of the main resources traded were gold,
fruit, fine wine, waxes, honey, horses, and slaves. These goods were carried by ferries along the
rivers. In 988, the Viking ruler Vladamir began Christian and chose Greek Orthodox for the religion
of Russia.
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The country's Greek Orthodox roots are seen in the architecture of the buildings. The ornate
buildings help draw tourist to visit Russia. Russia is still arguing with Japan over several islands and
the two countries have not signed a peace treaty officially ending World War II. Russia's communist
history has had the biggest impact on modern Russia. The economy is still recovering from
communism and trying to modernize after years of lack of competition. The government still owns
energy and defense companies, which are some of the largest and most important businesses in the
country. The relationships with other countries are still affected by the distrust from the Cold War
years. Russia's leaders are fighting to get the Ukraine back and reassemble at least some of the
former Soviet
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Greek Chorus in History
THE GREEK CHORUS' SMALL PLACE IN HISTORY The history of the Greek Chorus can be
traced back to a relatively small time period; from the original Dithyrambs, to Thespis' small, but
revolutionizing changes to the system, to Aeschylus' triple entente of tragedies The Oresteia, which
included the infamous Agamemnon. To truly understand the Greek Chorus, and what role it was
meant to play when it was created and thereafter altered, one has to go back to the beginning of
time which in this case happens to be somewhere around the seventh century, B.C. During this
time, the festival of Dionysus was held annually in Athens to celebrate and honor the god for which
it was named. Dionysus, being the Greek (and Roman) god of wine and of an ... Show more content
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When Clytemnestra speaks to the chorus that the Achaeans had taken Troy that very night, they are
skeptical and poke fun at her in their disbelief. "Yet how can I be certain? Is there some evidence?...
Is it dream visions, easy to believe, you credit?... The charm, then, of some rumor, that made rich
your hope?" (Grene and Lattimore 13) To be fair, Clytemnestra's not the only one who's been
unfaithful; Agamemnon came home with his new slave, Cassandra, who happens to be the sister of
Paris and Hector. And while Agamemnon hasn't really been true to his wife, it really wasn't
considered a bad thing for a man to have more than one partner in those times if anything, it was
applauded by all but the original partner(s) of the promiscuous man and some of the more snobbish
common women. It was a bad thing for a woman to have more than one male partner, however,
because women were allowed very little rights. But more to the topic, the chorus acquired some
sympathy from the audience for, not only their King Agamemnon, but also to his new lady,
Cassandra.

Greek Teeth History
Although oral problems have been around since the "beginning of mankind" (SB 1), the work in the
dental field is still changing today. Efforts of treating tooth decay date back to 2700 B.C in Egypt
and ancient China. Archaeologists examined the jaws of skulls only to discover holes from where
drilling was popular. Egyptian remedies were different from modern practices because in Egypt,
stone powder was used to relieve tooth/gum pains, along with iron ore and honey. It was believed
that the chinese invented a toothbrush using hairs from pigs' necks to create their brushes. Egyptian
brushes were different in terms of material; they used frayed wigs as bristles. At the time people
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Hippocrates believed teeth should only be extracted at the point of decay or weakness. Before
painkillers were invented, the Hippocrates "drilled teeth and passed wires through the holes and
wound wire around the natural tooth" (SB 4). Dental practices such as restorative dentistry was
inspired by Etruscans in central Italy. Tools used by Etruscans, such as bridges and crowns, were
made from gold. These crowns and bridges are still used today.
The middle ages was when tools and techniques made very little advances. Wealthy people received
more dental care compared to poor or middle class people. Drilling and extraction was still a
practice during this time period but as an advantage physicians and surgeons would make home
visits.
Science and medicine began, "once again making tremendous discoveries" (SB 5) in the early
sixteenth century. The reason behind better practices is because the study of anatomy led to new
discoveries dealing with the mouth and teeth. People like Andreas Vesalius, Ambroise Pare, Anton
Van Leeuwenhoek, and Bartolomeo Eustachi were all involved in new discoveries. Andreas Vesalius
took role in founding and studying parts of the teeth. Ambrois Pare focused on transplanting,
repairing, and removing reeth. Leeuwenhoek and Eustachi illustrated the development of the teeth
through all the

Ancient Greek History
Some scholars trace the origins of natural science as far back as pre–literate human societies, where
understanding the natural world was necessary for survival.[5] People observed and built up
knowledge about the behavior of animals and the usefulness of plants as food and medicine, which
was passed down from generation to generation.[5] These primitive understandings gave way to
more formalized inquiry around 3500 to 3000 BC in Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian cultures,
which produced the first known written evidence of natural philosophy, the precursor of natural
science.[6] While the writings show an interest in astronomy, mathematics and other aspects of the
physical world, the ultimate aim of inquiry about nature's workings was in all ... Show more content
Awareness of the sine qua non relation of formal science to observation and, mainly, quantitative
studies has proven to be difficult to emerge. Pythagoreans came close to it when they applied
numbers to the study of natural phenomena, however they do not appear to have been aware of the
importance of methodology as distinct from concrete manipulations. A recent interpretation of
Parmenides presents evidence that he was the philosopher who first proposed a method for doing
natural science. Although 'peri physeos' is a poem, it may be viewed as an epistemological essay, an
essay on method. Parmenides' ἐὸν may refer to a formal system, a calculus which, if 'superimposed'
on empirical observations, can describe nature more precisely than natural

The History of the Greeks: Hellenic and Hellenistic
The History of the Greeks: Hellenic and Hellenistic The Hellenic Age and the Hellenistic Age are
the two main periods in Greek history. The Hellenic Age is significantly different from the
Hellenistic Age. The Hellenic period saw the rising and falling of the polis while Hellenistic period
was plagued by warfare among the remaining dynasties. Despite the differences between the
Hellenic and Hellenistic periods, the one thing that remained consistent in both periods was the
Greeks' ability to not only advance science and philosophy but to strive for excellence in everything
that they undertook including their ability to deemphasize the role of the gods in their lives. The first
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While the Spartans were trained to be warriors and only warriors, the citizens of Athens were vastly
different. Athens was the largest polis in Greece. Its population was over five times as great as the
other small city–states. Athens stood out from Sparta as well as the other city–states not only
because of its immense population but also because it was the commercial leader of Greece and was
home to a great navy. The Athenians valued their political freedom and free thought. Like the
Spartans they too wanted to protect their state but unlike the Spartans, the Athenians strove for
excellence not only in being warriors but also in their everyday lives. Since the Spartans were only
concerned with being great warriors, the Athenians became the cultural center of Greece during the
Hellenic period. Athens original government was a monarchy ruled by one king, however, the king's
influence began to diminish with the changing times and soon Athens was under the rule of an
oligarchy. The oligarchy consisted of wealthy aristocrats who "...gradually became very wealthy,
particularly off of the cash crops of wine and olive oil, both of which require great wealth to get
started. As their wealth increased, the nobles slowly stripped the king of power until Athenian
government imperceptibly became an oligarchy." (Hooker) As the aristocrats grew in power and
wealth, they asserted their dominance over the peasants and lower class citizens. The wealthy

Greek Pankration History
In the Greek Olympics, Pankration is one of the sports that have influenced the modern sporting
events. Pankration was a very popular combat sport in Ancient Greece. It was made up of two
sports– wrestling and boxing; kicking was allowed as well. This sport is basically where the modern
society founded mixed martial arts from. The poet Xenophanes describes the Pankration as "that
new and terrible contest...of all holds" (Xenophanes 2). The Pankration name came from the Ancient
Greek words παν and κράτος, which insinuates that the winner of the sport was the one who had all
the ability and control of his fellow competitors. The competitors who participated in the Pankration
were called Pankratiasts, and it was first founded as a sport in the Greek Olympics during the 33rd
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Immediately it became very popular and the spectators were drawn to it by the fact that it was a
diverse and exciting sport, very different from other combat sports that were in the Ancient
Olympics. Although the show was exciting and spectacular for those fans who enjoyed blood and
violence, the sport itself was very dangerous for the pankratiasts. During the games, there were a lot
of severe injuries sustained and sometimes even death occurred, which occurred to the opponent
who was losing or would refuse to surrender. The fact that the sport was becoming too violent, and
most of the Greek society was becoming more sophisticated and civilized, that then meant that the
men's Pankration was replaced by the Pankration for boys; a less extreme version of the sport. The
Pankration for boys was officially deemed a sport for the games in 200 BC. When Pankratiasts
would compete, they

Greek Wrestling History
Introduction: Wrestling can be dated as far back as 338 B.C in Ancient Greece although more
commonly found in the City State of Athens. To the people of this time, tremendous value was
placed on the unity of mind, body, and spirit (Wuest & Bucher, 2009). Being so, as a way of
honoring the gods, Zeus in particular the Greeks held the Olympic Games; a festival of such
grandeur that all warring city–states proposed a truce in order for the games to be conducted safely.
However, after the Roman conquest of Greece the importance of a sound mind in a sound body
came to an abrupt end, leading to what was known as blood sports or as most people know them by,
gladiatorial sports. (Wuest & Bucher, 2009)
Wrestling in American colleges started off as a means to meet the growing popularity of intramural
sports during the post civil–war error according to (Riess, 2013). Soon after the Amateur Athletic
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A wrestler will use almost every muscle in their body during a match that will last seven minutes if
the match is played to the end and may sometimes consist of overtime in the event of a tie
(Ratamess, 2011). More specifically, according to Jones and Ledford (2012) the major muscle
groups needed to be trained are the biceps, triceps, deltoids, erector spinae, gastrocnemius and
soleus, hamstrings, latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, pectoralis, posterior chain, quadriceps, and the
trapezius (Jones and Ledford, 2012). According to (Papachristou, 2013) Wrestlers report to
experience fatigue to be the highest "in the flexors of the forearm (53.3%) followed by the deltoids
(17.4%) then the biceps brachii muscles (12.0)" (Papachristou, 2013). Although wrestling is highly
taxing on the whole body, there should be greater emphasis on the upper and lower body muscular
systems, due to the pulling and pushing nature of the

Mythic Imagery In Greek History
What are some examples of the connection between historical events/figures and Greek society and
mythic imagery? Are there any contemporary films or novels which make this same connection?
Myths and their representation in art were tightly linked with the life of Greek society. First of all,
Olympian Gods and Goddesses were portrayed as the upper–class Greeks. Olympians look like
Greeks, wear the same clothes, and use the same type of furniture as Greeks did. For instance, the
Attic red–figure cup illustrates the mythological episode of Ganymede serving Zeus in the midst of
other gods and goddesses. (Woodford 119, figure 86.) Here, Zeus is wearing beautiful Greek chiton
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There are some allusions to contemporary events with mythic stories. For example, Frank O'Connor
published a book My Oedipus Complex in 1965. In his work, the author references the Sophocles'
tragedies Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. "A child's jealousy of his place in
his mother's life erupts when his father comes home from the war, not to subside until a new baby
arrives placing his father and him in the same position." (Books.google.com.) The other example of
references the Oedipus myth is the movie Sweet Hours directed by Carlos Saura. (Spain, 1982.)
"The movie deals with the love affair between a filmmaker and an actress who is playing his mother
in an autobiographical film he is making about childhood." (Giannetti 403.) Moreover, present–day
history may become a myth. American people, proud of their heroes, immortalized some of them in
contemporary art. For example, Walt Disney Studios produced in 1958 an animated musical short
film Paul Banyan. The film is based on the North American folk hero, a lumberjack Paul Bunyan.
Anyhow, the strongest connection between Greek myths and contemporary events I see in my own
life. As I clean everyday our homemade stables of Augeas I feel that I am a combination of Sisyphus
and Herakles at his fifth labor. (The dypherams are coming

Nike Greek History
Whether you're on the field, in a classroom or walking down the street you will always find the
famous Nike Swoosh practically everywhere you go. Forbes ranks Nike as the 18th most valuable
company in the world being worth roughly $26.3 billion dollars. Nike was initially founded back in
1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight but under a different name, Blue Ribbon Sports. Phil
Knight was a track athlete at the University of Oregon and Bill Bowerman was his coach. Blue
Ribbon Sports was converted into Nike on May 30, 1971 and was named after the Greek goddess of
Victory, Nike. The company is the largest sports equipment and apparel manufacturer in the world
due to its high quality and attractive merchandise. Nike started out by selling ... Show more content
Nike's Air Force 1 was released in 1982 and was the brands first ever basketball shoe. The all white
shoe was designed with Nike's famous Air cushioning system that was designed for not only cushion
but support. The Air Force 1 was designed by Bruce Kilgore and the shoe originally retailed at
$89.95, which was extremely expensive at the time. The Air Force 1 was worn on court by NBA
players such as Moses Malone and Michael Cooper. 25 years later, NBA forward Rasheed Wallace
continued to wear the shoe which is surprising because of all the technology advancements in
basketball shoes. The Air Force 1 is considered to be #1 on the list for most pairs of shoes sold ever
and on estimate during its peak of popularity sold around 12 million pairs in one year. On the other
hand, the Air Max 1 was released in 1987 by and designed by the legendary Jordan shoe designer
Tinker Hatfield. The shoe consists of a big air cushioning unit at the heel which you can see a little
bit of through the clear window on the midsole. The Air Max 1 is considered to be Nike's best shoe
ever and has the air max lead to many other popular models in the future. Many present day Nike
shoes still are made with the air max cushioning unit and are used in all of LeBron James signature
shoes. Today Jordan is still Nikes top athlete for shoe sales but their number one athlete on the court
is LeBron James. LeBron sells around

I became very interested in Greek history after visiting the display of papyrology. The papyrology
collection at the graduate library at the University of Michigan displays some ancient artifacts of the
4th century and even older showing us what life would of been like in those times. In this exhibit
there was a wooden tablet with school exercises from Egypt used in the 4th century. The wooden
tablet was found in an unknown provenance of Egypt. This extraordinary tablet was used as a part of
elementary Greek school exercises. The tablet features the alphabet written out in regular and
reverse order, on the reverse side of the tablet it shows syllabary consisting of consonant/vowel
combinations. This tablet would have been used in schools in ... Show more content on
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It looks like just an old piece of wood with some squiggles in it but it is much more important than
that. This old piece of wood dates back more than 1700 years old. The wood tablet was used in
greek schools for young egyptian children in the 4th century to help them learn the alphabet. These
strange looking lines and shapes engraved on the wood are an example of the alphabet use in Greek
language in the 4th century. It is very interesting to compare our english alphabet and even the
current greek alphabet to these engravings on the tablet. I am amazed that we are able to read what
was written on these tablets even though they are 1700 years old and a completely different
language. These discoveries shown in the exhibition are very valuable in showing how language has
changed yet we still use writing now to express our thoughts and learn other thoughts (SPO,

Ancient Greek History And The History Of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks were unique and had a one of a kind culture which would heavily influence the
Western world. Their literature would bring forth works that intertwined religious, philosophical,
mythological, and political attributes all in one. From the Bronze Age to the Dark Age, the ancient
Greeks would be innovators for practices we have become accustomed to, such as philosophy,
democracy, literature and theatricals. During this time, most that had been illuminated had been lost
in the Dark Ages, yet thanks to Homer, a Greek writer, some of Greeks' lost age was recorded and
survived centuries to come. (Damrosch 186) Little is known about the beginning of Greek
civilization; however, Ancient Greece can be traced back to earlier cultures of the Minoans and
Myceneans. (Betts) The Minoans thrived on the island of Crete around 2000 BC. They developed a
writing system called Linear A, which the Myceneans would later adapt to develop the Linear B
writing system. (Mark) According to geological evidence, it is thought that the Minoan civilization
fell due to overuse of land, yet conventionally, history acknowledges that the Myceneans conquered
the Minoans. (Mark) The Myceneans prospered as well and were greatly influenced by the Minoan
civilization, especially establishing the same religious rites and what would later be known as the
pantheon of Ancient Greece. Although archeological evidence isn't clear as to what wiped out and
destroyed the Mycenean

Greek Art History
The Met's page for Greek Art presents collection of the artworks of Classical Greece from the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in a geographical, chronological, and thematic context. The webpage is
a valuable source of information for the individuals who are studying Greek art because it presents a
comprehensive, logical and well documented material. The page like this should have images of
artworks, the short description of the artwork: its title, the date, the name of the artist, the country of
origin, the medium and dimensions, the detailed description including information about the subject
matter, and accompanying art history facts. Such art history facts may be in a form of short notes or
extensive essays. The Met's pages have all the features ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The index provides methods for a directed research for art movements and styles, artists, geography,
materials and techniques, objects, and themes. For example, there are links to the Hellenistic period
in Greek Art, Kleophrades Painter, Sculpture in the Round from the Balkan Peninsula, Men's
Clothing, and Mythological Figure from Europe. Although the webpage is filled with a lot of
information, it is never "too much" for those who are hungry for knowledge. There is a list for
further reading and articles. For example, we can find more information about Greek art in the book
Greek Sculpture: The Late Classical Period and Sculpture in Colonies and Overseas by John
Boardman or in the article "Painted Greek Vases" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin
(summer, 1962) by Dietrich Von

The history of Cambodia, a country in mainland Southeast Asia, can be traced back to at least the
5th millennium BC.[1][2] Detailed records of a political structure on territory, what is now modern
day Cambodia first appear in Chinese annals in reference to Funan, a polity that encompassed the
southernmost part of the Indochinese peninsula during the 1st to 6th centuries. Centered at the lower
Mekong,[3] Funan is noted as the oldest regional Hindu culture, which suggests prolonged socio–
economic interaction with maritime trading partners of the Indosphere in the west.[4] By the 6th
century a civilisation, titled Chenla or Zhenla in Chinese annals, has firmly replaced Funan, as it
controlled larger, more undulating areas of Indochina and maintained more than a singular centre of
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Sources refer here to a mythical initiation and consecration ceremony to claim political legitimacy
by founder Jayavarman II at Mount Kulen (Mount Mahendra) in 802 C.E.[7] A succession of
powerful sovereigns, continuing the Hindu devaraja cult tradition, reigned over the classical era of
Khmer civilisation until the 11th century. A new dynasty of provincial origin introduced Buddhism
as royal religious discontinuities and decentralisation result.[8] The royal chronology ends in the
14th century. Great achievements in administration, agriculture, architecture, hydrology, logistics,
Urban planning and the arts are testimony to a creative and progressive civilisation – in its
complexity a cornerstone of Southeast Asian cultural

Greek Prostitution History
Many of the prostitutes performing sexual favors in some obscure nook of a room are all about
money or for the survival, but history is replete with instance of women who with their skill,
mannerism and their crafty maneuvering changed the history or brought for themselves power,
position and prestige. Who can forget Rahab the Harlot, Aspasia, Nell Gwynn, Umrao Jaan, Aqleem
Akhtar, Mary Boleyn, Elizabeth Stride, Air Force Amy, Naho Hazuki and thousands of others who
placed themselves in important positions by their sheer maneuvering of their art of soft voices, ever
dancing eyes and with their pompous cat walk. They not only made this profession attractive in
terms of money, but at times, many held such positions that may be an envy to others.
The prostitutes, pimps, madams, call girls, professional courtesans, the murky underworld of Roman
sex pills, massage boutiques of Thailand have all reaped awards in their own way. The costumes,
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The God had been very generous in imparting her with exceptional beauty with a sharp mind, rest
the world taught her. This determined woman, with light bluish wide eyes, her peach shaped alluring
face, her enticing cat walks, punishing her onlookers to look at her once more and once more, during
her hay days was among the most sought after call girl of Bombay. In spite of choosing this
profession much against her appetite and all the odds against her, didn't dither in exposing her
bosom for the destitute, poor women compelled like her to get in the trade called – prostitution.
Bequeathing her entire earnings for charitable purposes, donating some vital parts of her body to the
needy and bestowing the ownership of her body on her death for medical

Greek Wine History
Wine continues to be a staple in society, displayed in its prominent impact on culture and religion. It
has paved the way for growth in both politics and philosophy; its involvement in trade allowed the
spread of Greek ideas to reach many civilizations. Wine's effect throughout human history is
undeniable as it connected people from all over the world through trade and commerce. While it's
true origins are lost and only recorded in "myth and legend", it is believed that its first production
was in the Neolithic period, between 9000 and 4000 BC (Standage 47). Wild grape vine, cereal
crops, and the invention of pottery lead to wine production in areas of modern day Armenia and
northern Iran. Reddish residue found inside a jar from a Neolithic village in the Zagros Mountains is
the earliest physical evidence for wine (47). Wine's possible origin in this region is mirrored in the
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From its historical birthplace, it continued to spread to the west (Greece) and south through the
Levant. One of Egypt's early ruler, King Scorpion was buried with seven hundred jars of wine
displaying the significance of wine in early Egyptian culture. It was transported at great expense,
signifying the rapid growth of wine production. The Pharaohs established their own vineyards in the
Nile Delta and the beginning of limited domestic production was starting to kickoff, but in
Mesopotamia, wine consumption remained only to the elite. Wine was not listed in ration tables for
lower class members. The masses in both Egypt and eastern Mediterranean areas were still drinking
beer, which made "access to wine a mark of status" (48). Wine became a symbol of status. As it
began to gain popularity throughout the Near East and the eastern Mediterranean, wine was viewed
as both a social and religion drink (49). Wine production increased and it became associated with
other desirable offerings such as gold, silver,

Of ThucydidesBiases And Their Consistencies In Greek History
Biases and Their Consistencies in Greek History Humans have made notable accomplishes for many
centuries. Only recently in human history have these events been recorded by other humans. As a
species we naturally have bias, be that toward our culture or an ideology. Thucydides and Herodotus
both had distinct source types as well as biases, but conform to them in different ways reflective of
their different writing styles. First we will examine the sources that Thucydides used and why he
uses speeches. Thucydides was the main source of the information as he lived and held command as
a general during the Peloponnesian War up until his exile to Peloponnesian territory (Thucydides p.
102). His position as a general makes Thucydides an excellent eye witness to many of these
instances. Thucydides spending time with the Peloponnesians gained him insight into those people
and how they would have operated. Thucydides uses himself as his main source as he held a high
position in society and would have access to the events of the war. Thucydides also used other's
speeches as resources to show insight into the events occurring. He used the Melian dialogue to
show the wit of the Athenians and illustrate their impulsive desire to conquer independent cities
(Thucydides p. 102–108). This passage illustrates the beginning of the end for the Athenians. The
Melians were a colony of the Lacedaemonians and did not take a side in the ongoing war, but
Athens eventually probed them to war (Thucydides 102). This foreshadows the battle at Syracuse in
which Athens went blindly into out of desire to simply slight the Spartans. Thucydides uses
speeches to show insight to the people's thoughts and to add foreshadowing to future events.
Herodotus used the account of people and their own traditions as his references in his works. During
the beginnings of the war between the Persians and the Greeks Herodotus speaks of the Persian
invasion of the Delians. During the Persians departure Herodotus uses the Delians as the reference
for the events that unfolded next (Herodotus p. 108). Aside from the mentions of how the stories are
sourced from the people Herodotus does not mention where else his sources came from. Herodotus
relied heavily on

Greek Black History
The celebration continues for Black History Month as William Chalmers held the much anticipated
Black Greek Expo for students who are interested in learning about the National Pan Hellenic
Council, founded in 1930. The council serves as an umbrella for the 9 historically African American
sororities and fraternities also known as the Divine Nine. They are Alpha Kappa Sorority, Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity. The general mission for the Divine Nine is to promotes unity, education, leadership
and philanthropy for all members. These Fraternities and Sororities are mostly seen at Historically
Black Colleges but they have certainly made their mark at other universities around the country.
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However, the discussion took a different turn as students expressed their concern for the lack of
diversity on campus when it comes to Greek life. They shared that there are no Greek Organizations
that are for them.
Brea'na Wright–Hall, "We attend the Greek events and we see no one that looks like us. Not only
that, the Greek organizations on campus who makes up a large percentage of the social life do not
support any other events besides their own or FPC. That's a problem, we can't keep supporting your
events but the support is not reciprocated."
Candace, who also attended the event added that it is hard to go to a Greek Life event because she
feels underrepresented, "I feel out of place because what they do does not represent my culture, they
look nothing like nor do they do anything that represents my culture for that reason, I automatically
feel unwelcomed."
The event was definitely needed on campus especially during Black History Month being. The
students that attended enjoyed the performance and the

Greek Theatre History
Theatre has been an evolutionary cultural superpower since the beginning of Greek theatre to the
society impacting shows of Broadway. Although theatre is all the same, each social cultural
construct twisted theatre into it's own tradition and values. Greek theatre for example used theatre to
honor the gods; Dionysus in specific. Compared to Roman theatre where the Romans love to used
comedy, and spectacle. Japanese theatre however, has a long rich history and was twisted to the
Japaneses traditions and works.
There are four main types of traditional theatre in Japan: Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, and Bunraku. Each
form is very distinct and unique from each other. Noh theatre also known as Nogaku is a form of
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Translated as "the art of singing and dancing" some people interpret Kabuki as "bizarre and
shocking." Unlike Noh, Kabuki used more lively tactics to entertain it's audience using wild
costumes, fireworks and real swords in sword fighting. Kabuki first started in 1603 when Izumo no
Okuni, a shrine maiden began performing a new style of dance. The style immediately grew popular
and Okuni was asked to perform for the Imperial court. Rival troupes then formed and Kabuki was
born. Since Kabuki was a women on performance, performers were also available to prostitution.
With performances going from morning to sunset, Kabuki became a common form of entertain in
the 1600s and is argued that Kabuki started pop culture in Japan. It wasn't till the Shogunate disliked
Kabuki for being to erotic and open to prostitution, it was banned in 1629. Young boys then played
in Kabuki, but was banned as well due to the young boys being eligible for prostitution. Kabuki then
switched to male actors in the mid 1600s and when back to it's traditional ways of males playing
both male and female roles. The Genroku era (1673–1841) became the golden age of Kabuki
theatre. The structure of Kabuki was formalized and coventail characters types were established. A
Kabuki stage features a projection called "Hanamichi",a walkway that extends out to the audience
and allows entrances and exits to be made. A curtain that shields the stage before and during breaks
is in traditional colors of black, red , and green. White also can replace the green if needed and is
one continuous piece of fabric. An additional curtain called a "doncho" depicts the season the
performance is taking place, but wasn't used until the Meiji Restoration. Kabuki stages have gotten
more technology advance unlike Noh stages which stayed the same. Trap doors and revolving stages
were introduced in the eighteenth century and stage tricks

Greek Art History
Chapter 15 primarily includes insightful information about the earliest art all the way through to the
Bronze Age. Art history is a very unique type of history because it allows for people to visualize
earlier life and how our ancestors survived, perceived themselves and their surroundings during
different time periods. This art comes from different eras and locations such as the Paleolithic
Period, Neolithic Period, early civilization, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. Beginning somewhere around
2 million years prior to today, early hominids, in east–central Africa, crafted the first ever tools that
could be used to cut and shape stone. These primitive tools were later refined and developed into
sharp objects for cutting and refined blades for chopping. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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These deserts also kept outside architecture away and allowed for the Egyptians to develop their
own, very unique, methods of building. The greatest works of Egyptian civilization are the Great
Pyramids, which are comparable to the size of mountains and severed as tombs for fallen Pharaohs.
It was a common belief in Egypt that in order for someone to reach the afterlife, their body on Earth
had to be preserved and taken care of with respect. All bodies were embalmed as quickly as possible
and then were buried in their tomb to rest for all eternity. Inside these pyramids and tombs,
architects spent a great deal of time and effort building false hallways and walls in an effort to keep
people from reaching the actual resting place of the deceased. We were finally able to get a better
understanding as to why architects tried to keep people from reaching the tombs and why grave
robbers were so active when we discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamen. Tutankhamen, also known as
King Tut, died at the age of 18 and is so well documented because his tomb was discovered in
modern times with most of his valuables left inside. Another tomb that has taught us a great amount
about ancient Egypt is the Tomb of Nebamun. In this tomb there is a wall painting in which the artist
applied such attention to detail that were are able to figure out what plants

Greek Food History
History of Greek Cuisine
Greek cuisine is much more than just delicious food. It is part of a rich culture rooted in religion.
The religion of the ancient Greeks is known today as Greek mythology. Ancient Greeks believed
that world was ruled by Gods and Goddesses, and that the food that they ate, the crops that they
grew, and how successful the crops were, were all tied to these mighty rulers. In fact, perhaps the
most known food found in Greece, olive oil, was believed to have come from one of their
Goddesses. According to the ancient story, a King named Cecrops wanted to find a God or Goddess
to look after his city–state. He chose two; Athena and Poseidon. To choose one winner, a contest
was held to see who could give the city–state the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
In this gyro, the chicken is marinated in balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs. It is served on the
pita bread with Tzatziki sauce, a tasty sauce made with yogurt and cucumber, and romaine lettuce,
tomato, onion, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese.
Sides:
Greek Salad
This simple salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese and olives. It is tossed in an
olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano dressing for the perfect combination of Greek flavors.
Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup)
This delicious soup is made with brown lentils, carrot, onion, garlic and tomato sauce. It is seasoned
with several herbs and topped with olive oil and vinegar for a unique flavor.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
This traditional dish is made by simmering grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, dill, and mint.
Olive oil and lemon juice are also used for flavor in this dish.
Dessert:
Baklava
Baklava is a flaky dessert, made with phyllo dough, honey, and nuts. Phyllo dough gets it's flakiness
from the very thin, layered sheets of

The History of Greek Architecture Essays
The History of Greek Architecture
The architecture of ancient Greece is represented by buildings in the sanctuaries and cities of
mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, southern
Italy and Sicily, and the Ionian coast of Turkey. Monumental Greek architecture began in the archaic
period, flourished through the classical and Hellenistic periods, and saw the first of many revivals
during the
Roman Empire. The roots of Greek architecture lie in the tradition of local
Bronze Age house and palaces. The following paper will cover the basic forms of Greek
architecture.
One of the many types of Greek building structures was Sacred
Architecture. The Greeks conceived of their gods in human form, as
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This era brought about the introduction of both the Doric and Ionic Orders.
The Doric Order, which originated around 400 BCE brought rise to a whole new type of building
technique and style. In the archaic temples, stone gradually started to replace wood, and some of the
structural details of the early buildings appear to have been copied in stone. At Thermon, in
northwestern Greece, a succession of buildings from the Last Bronze Age throughout the sixth
century BCE show the evolution of the Doric temple from a hall shaped like a hairpin to a long
rectangular building with a porch at either end and surrounded by columns. The temple of Hera at
Olympia, built about 600 BCE, had wooden columns that were gradually replaced by stone ones,
probably as votive gifts. The variety of column and capital shapes illustrates the evolution of the
Doric order. The earliest columns had a heavy, bulging profile, and their capitals were broad and
low.
During the archaic period, limestone became the standard building material for foundations, steps,
walls, columns, and Doric entablature. Building such as the famous Temple of Aphaia on Aegina
illustrate the dramatic influence of the Doric order.
White the Doric order became the standard for mainland Greece, the
Ionian colonies in the eastern Aegean were developing a very different system of columns and
entablature based on Egyptian and Near Eastern architecture. The tall slender columns, low
entablature, and

Ancient Greek And Roman History
Women in Ancient Greek and Roman history are easily overlooked, whether that be though art,
poetry, or mythology. Mythology is extremely popularized throughout all of Greek history and art,
leaving domestic life in the shadows for the most part. The fascination with godly entities
possessing special powers and abilities, like transporting to and from the underworld or wielding
lightning bolts, in comparison to everyday women's domestic life it is a slightly dull topic. Women's
history in numerous different cultures has a minor amount of information recorded, no matter the
form of record keeping, compared to men. Men typically had more interesting and highlighted roles
in daily life, for example; craftsmen, soldiers, senators, or even emperors. However, domestic life
for women was not as simple as many may have perceived it. Another key component to keep in
mind that was additionally mentioned by Michael Massey is," nearly everything written about
women in the ancient world was written by well–educated men of the upper class, and nearly always
about from the wealthy middle and upper class." Women in ancient Greece and Rome may not have
been captured in the majority of vase paintings, however, the examples of text and other forms of art
from the ancient world provides insight on the daily domestic life of women. A women's role in
ancient Greek society was not monumental;

Greek Drink History
a. Why was this drink important to the societies that developed it? What function did it serve?
Beer played an important part to ancient civilization,it ended their nomadic way of life.
Beer was made from cereal grains ( barley and wheat). It was their staple beverage, it played an
important role to their religious and new lifestyle. In stone ages beer was used to show hospitality
and friendship.For some (Neolithic people) beer was a gift from god, making it a main offering at
religious functions, for the Egyptians they believed that it can cure sickness and used beer as a
medicine. Beer drinking led to the adoption of farming. Beer was safer to drink than water,it also
helped to make up for the lack of food and meat consumptions.
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It also served as a food stuff, until it became a drink. According to Monks ( Buddhist) tea help with
meditation, so it play an important part in Buddhism. Tea was used socially, people in both China
and Japan, also in England would gather together for tea parties. While at these tea parties, people
would have enjoy a cup of tea which helped the mind to stimulate intellectual conversations and
debates. People drank a lot of tea because it help prevent waterborne disease. It served as a the main
trade for China and Japan.
b. According to the author, how did each drink influence the history of the society/societies that
developed it or used it extensively?
In China, tea was used as a form of currency. Tea played an important role in making Britain the
world's first industrialized nation. Tea was the gateway into the Industrialized era.Trade blossom
between India and Japan. Tea helped to spread religion across the world, Buddhism being one the
major religion. Since Britain wanted to profit off the tea, the government were forced to impose an
act, the tea act which served at the breaking point for the American Revolutionaries. Britain was the
dominant power in the world because of the search for tea. Tea led to the Industrial Revolution, and
the Rise of the

Greek Art History
Ceciala Poolaw Return of the Aphrodite Art History Survey I At the beginning of this semester, if
someone would have asked my point of view concerning the location of works of art in places other
than their country of origin, I most likely, would not have had an opinion one way or the other.
However, after reading articles in regard to such issues, my view point has drastically changed. This
issue is not something that has ever crossed my mind and since it has, it is a battle I am very
awakened by. This paper analyzes the claim by the Italian government of the Ancient Greek
Sculpture of Aphrodite and the ethical dimensions of the claim. The Ancient Greek Sculpture of
Aphrodite has been in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los ... Show more content on
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Obviously, the famous museum inquired documentation of where the work of art was purchased, so
Mr. Symes supplied a document explaining the statue had been privately owned since 1939. The bill
of sale, dated March 18, 1986, stated the statue belonged to Renzo Canavesi's family since 1939, but
made no mention of where the famous work of art was beforehand. Unfortunately for the Getty
museum, in 2007 the Italians claimed about 40 artifacts from the museum that they suspected to be
looted, one being Aphrodite. The people of Morgantina believe she was stolen and yearn for her
return. "This is her rightful place," said Nicola Leanza, the cultural minister for Sicily. In response to
the Italian government, the Getty museum essentially argued that there was no concrete proof that
the statue was from Morgantina. However, the museum willfully returned 26 other objects that
Italians claimed to be looted, but fundamentally refused to release the Ancient Greek Sculpture. The
Italian government is asking for the return of the statue back to its country of origin, considering it is
an important part of their culture. The town's mayor made clear "The statue and its discovery has
become part of our culture and folklore, it's clear we have to reclaim it." As for the museums
position, they are sticking with the argument that there needs to be

Athens Greek History
The History of Athens, Greece Athens' history dates back longer than any other European city.
Located in Greece, Athens has been able to convert to the modern ways of the world while
maintaining its ancient atmosphere. Athens is assumed to have begun as a small Neolithic hill–fort
on top of Acropolis sometime in the third millennium BC, and the city today has come a long way
by building a very successful society with over five million residents. In the beginning, the
geographic location and climate played a role in why people chose to live here, but today people
travel from all over the world to witness the rich history of the city for themselves. Over time,
Athens contributed in huge ways to the world's heritage, and it became the leading ... Show more
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Athens attacked Sicily, but with the help of the Spartans, the Sicily city of Syracuse broke the
blockade the Athenians had set up. The Spartans defeated the Athenian army and then destroyed
them once they tried to retreat. Athens was now stuck in a political turmoil, and their democracy
was overthrown by the oligarchical party. Due to several military victories, the Athenian navy found
confidence in themselves and decided to begin working on restoring the democracy. Sparta offered
to come to a peace agreement with Athens, but Athenian democratic leaders declined which lead to
the war at sea to continue. In 404 BC the war finally ended with the Athenians surrendering and
Sparta stripping them of their empire. Fortunately, Sparta did not destroy the city itself. Athens
capitulated and their defeat resulted as the worst war so far in history, hurting Greece's military
strength. Thucydides who was an Athenian general during the war stated that the cause behind the
war was human greed and desire for power, and he viewed the war as a complete disaster. Many
people probably wonder how it was possible for Athens to still be a powerful city after all the
devastation the city went through. Fortunately, all the events leading up to the loss to Sparta helped
keep Athens history alive and the achievements of Athens in philosophy, drama, and art continued
even after the city's success faded. After a long

Greek Hair History
One of my most vivid memories as a child was when I was six, a seemingly world away now. My
mother had held me over her knee, letting me straddle it, as she braided my hair in a straight, straw
rope down my back. Her fingers were gentle, yet quick, and always knew how to avoid tugging my
knots in order to spare me more bedevilment. I remember that she had always removed it just as she
finished, for fear of my father walking in on us. 'It will be our little secret,' she would say to me,
before hiding my hair back under a cloth bonnet, and returned to her stitching. It wasn't until many
summers later that I learned why I was to keep the secret hair braiding quiet, and why she never did
it while my father was home. In the eyes of the church, a promiscuous or extravagant hair style was
a hint of being a witch (Stuart A. Kallen). ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
King William's War had drained most of Nova Scotia and Quebec's resources, so many refugees
traveled southwest and sought asylum here in Salem, or in the surrounding counties
(smithsonianmag.com). Everyone was put on edge by these new strangers, and the quarreling
between families that followed was thought to be an omen of the devil (smithsonianmag.com). My
own father, a man who has relied on the local agriculture his whole life, was almost placed in town
square's stockade for having a bout with a man from a port family. Luckily, the port man was placed
in the stockade instead and whipped, as he was accused of having an idle mind during a sermon not
a week before (Stuart A.

Greek Mythology And The Ancient Greek History
Greece caught my interest because it is a country with myths, traditions, history and living culture.
This destination was chosen not only for its incomparable natural beauty, but because it is a magical
place, full of discoveries, charm and secrets. I have always been interested in the ancient Greek
history. The first time I learned about Greek mythology was in middle school. I enjoyed learning
about the Greek Gods such as Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon, the tales would amaze me. Even
watching the historical document and movies that recreate the Gods, pursued my interest more. So I
wanted to travel to a place of history and myths.
Greece contains numerous physical features, including mountains, lowlands, plains and coastal
areas. Beaches, rivers and large tracts of open land cover the surface of Greece as do forests and
lakes. Greece divides into three distinct geographical areas, and its islands contain differing
topography and even climates, hosting various species of trees, plants and animals. Some of the
Human and physical characteristic of Greece is Athens, which is the capital of Greece. It belongs to
the Prefecture of Attica, located at the centre of the Greek territory. Attica is actually a peninsula
surrounded by four high mountains that form a basin. In this basin, the city and suburbs of Athens
have been constructed. The southernmost point of Attica is Cape Sounion, on top of which an
ancient temple dedicated to god Poseidon is found. According to the myth, king

Greek Justice History
"We have experienced all too personally a new kind of warfare, and in the process of us exacting
this justice–I say justice; I did not say revenge–we will protect the constitutional rights of all people;
we will respect them." (Cong.Rec., 9/12/01) As the 14th anniversary of 9/11 approached it allowed
for greater reflection on the meaning behind justice in the United States of America. This become a
dark day in our history, but we came out stronger as a nation. As a teacher I had the privilege of
teaching a group of 3rd graders about the meaning behind 9/11 and the events that lead to many acts
of selflessness and heroism. The number one question I was asked by these very curious students
was "all those people died when this happened, what prevents this from happening again?" Sadly, I
could not find the right answer for them, for I too found myself questioning whether justice was
served. In the modern society to which we live, the definition of justice is always evolving,
especially from its original meaning during Plato and Aristotle's time. This evolution creates
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Justice within Platonic society was considered a principle of specialization. This specialization made
it so that each person needed to fulfill the societal role to which he was born to and was not to
interfere in any other business. This created a line between justice for the rich verses justice for the
poor. Aristotle discusses the difference in an oligarchy which the rich are sovereign and a democracy
where the free are sovereign and the reality that "the former are many, the latter few: many are free,
few are rich" (p. 245, 1290a

Greek Bread History
Before fire was discovered wheat was most likely chewed and later pulverized into a grit–like
powder. This powder was then mixed with water to make a thick paste that was then heated over a
fire or on a hot stone to create a type of flatbread similar to today's cracker. It is believed that the
domestication of wheat directly influenced the transition of human history between nomadic, and
sedentary and domesticated lifestyles. The earliest breads were most likely similar to porridge and or
were sun–dried into a flat cake shape (Franklin, 2003). . Grains were mashed between stones and
mixed with water and salt. This mixture was either eaten raw or was cooked by the sun. Eventually
this paste mixture was cooked within heated stones known to be ... Show more content on
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This new style of bread was sweet and savory in which fine flour, oil, and wine was mixed into the
dough and baked until the loaf was twice its original height and thickness. This offering of bread,
known as psadista, united three main foodstuffs of bread, wine, and oil, which serve as a basis for
common baked goods (Toussaint–Samat, 2009, p. 201). Soon, bread was being baked all over the
world with a variant of the original. Each culture and civilization had their own style of making
bread and serving it with a variety of

Power Structures in Greek History
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Power Structures in Greco–Roman Mythology: The Power and the Powerless of Women
Introduction Greco–Roman mythology is rich in names, characters, and events. Dozens of gods,
goddesses, and mortal women and men participate in a variety of activities that reflect or exemplify
behaviors and power relations in Greek and Roman societies. A wealth of literature was written
about the relationships between mortals and immortals in Greco–Roman mythology. Much was
written and said about the place humans occupy in the complex mythical hierarchies. However, the
role and place of women remain the topic of the hot literary debate. In Greco–Roman mythology,
the image of woman is always ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Greco–Roman mythology displays a tendency toward depicting women as either radically weak and
submissive or radically monstrous. In this way, Greco–Roman mythology reflects the ambiguous
position of women in Greek and Roman societies. Female weakness reflects the overwhelming
power of men, while monstrousness and rage seem the only ways women can rebel against the
existing social order. Hera is, probably, the brightest example of how Greco–Roman mythology
reflects the power relations between women and men: Greek and Roman myths depict Hera as a
woman of the utmost anger, evil, revenge, and jealousy. Aeschylus's Prometheus Bound shows Hera
as a woman full of negative emotions and the desire to destroy everything and everyone on her way
to personal happiness. Aeschylus mentions the story of Hera, Zeus and Io. Zeus falls in love with Io
but fearing Hera's revenge, he turns Io into a cow and asks her to come to the meadow to make love
with him: "but get thee gone to meadow deep / By Lerna's marsh, where are thy father's flocks And
cattle–folds, that on the eye of Zeus / May fall the balm that shall assuage desire" (Aeschylus). In
his poem, Aeschylus mentions Hera a few times, and every time her name is overfilled with negative
connotations, turning Hera into a monster: "And Hera's curse even as a runner stripped / Pursues
thee ever on thine endless round" (Aeschylus). However, these

History Of Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology is well known throughout the world. Greek Mythology is composed of many
gods, goddesses, and myths; one myth in particular is about courageous Mortal named Atlanta and
how she met her husband.
Atlanta was a very good huntress, she enjoyed hunting and hunting related activities. She loved
hunting and the outdoors and had no use for a man in her life. She would often hold races for a
lucky man to try and beat her, if anyone could beat her she would marry them. Melanion knew that
he could not beat her by himself so he decided to pray to the goddess of love aphrodite to give him a
hand. Aphrodite heard his prayers and decided to help Melanion out, it turns out she had a weak spot
for helping people fall in love. Aphrodite gave ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
While Melanion was running he saw Atlanta catching up to him, he quickly threw the apples at her
feet. The sight of the magic golden apple was irresistible to Atlanta. Melanion quickly reached the
finish line and beat Atlanta. Atlanta went through with her promise and they both got married. It
seemed like things were going good for Melanion except for the fact he forgot to do one important
thing, he forgot to sacrifice to Aphrodite. Aphrodite grew very angry so she waited until Melanion
and Atlanta were walking past a shrine of Zeus. Aphrodite struck Melanion and Atlanta with an
irresistible urge to lay with each other, Melanion took Atlanta into the shrine and proceeded to lay
with Atlanta. Zeus got angry with Atlanta and Melanion so he turned them into lions.(Hamilton)
The moral of this myth is to always keep your promises and to never doubt someone. Atlanta was so
sure that she could beat Melanion in a race that when they raced she gave melanion a head start, and
it turns out he still beat her. She doubted his abilities because she knew she was the fastest mortal
alive. Melanion was a victim of his own demise, when Aphrodite helped Melanion win the race she
helped him under the condition that he sacrifice to her. Melanions promise was that he was supposed
to sacrifice to Aphrodite because of what she did for him, but he did not.. (Atlanta:princess of

Greek Theatre History
I believe to understand performance you must first understand what it's about and its history. One of
the biggest ideas in performance art is breaking the rule. Theatre was first discovered by ancient
Greece. The people of Greece first started doing performances to please the gods and to celebrate
them. They started with just a chorus, but over time people started adding more and more people on
stage. The first rule that came up from this is no more than three people on stage. The second was to
change characters you either went off stage or by the chorus and changed your mask. The third and
final rule was death accouris off stage, never on. As time went on more rules were slowly being
added and each artist, director, performer and playwriter would think of ways they could break or
bend the rule to make the performance more interesting to the public eye. As we move away from
theatre into other cultures we see that in history artist would sculped and paint the human body or
even modifying their own by adding things such as feathers, piercings, tattoos, ... Show more
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Around this time there was also the works within the Fluxus and Happening movement that focus on
the 'everyday' mimicking and unnatural life through Dada using contemporary dance. More
performances using Dada started to emerge. Yves Klein and Piero Manzoni used Duchamp's
versions of Dada by having the public sing. Other artist copied that by having the audience become
a part of their works. One of the concerns around the 60's when performance art was really starting
to become more common was the idea that the art work wasn't lasting. One of the main reasons art
has always been so popular was to make the artist or person in the art work immortal. People have a
constant fear of death. Artist using performance art are a part of an unstable system, with the idea
that a performance can easily be forgotten or disappearance rather than being

Greek History Essay
Greek History
The Ancient Greek civilization was located on the same land Greece is now, Ionian Islands, Asia
Minor, South Italy, and Sicily. It is surrounded mountains and in the north by water. The Ionian and
the Aegean seas, together with natural islands and bays, gave the Greeks the opportunity to develop
their high level of commerce and their rich culture. The mountains, which surrounded Greece, gave
them the advantage of being well protected.
From earlier times, the Geeks lived in independent settlements, and they were isolated from one
another. Later, these settlements grew into bigger cities and/or formed city–states. The Greek
civilization has made great contributions in many areas to western society. Greek Scientists have ...
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Later the Greek fled into the sea on boats and planned a trap for the evil army. They managed a
surprise attack by ramming the Persian ships thus creating the end of the war. Athens had led the
city states to victory, but Greece still suffered the enormous lose the Spartans had.
Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, was born in July 356B.C. in Pella, Macedonia. He was one
of the greatest military geniuses in known history, he had every battle planned out to the most
crucial detail and left nothing to chance. His father, Philip II of Macedon, was a brilliant ruler and
strategist. As his mother, Olympias, princess of Epirus, was pregnant they could foresee that the
child would have the heart of a line and the will of and eagle. Even as a Young boy Alexander was
fearless and strong, both physically as also mentally. At the age of 12, he tamed a horse that none
other could ride.
Alexander's teacher Leonidas taught him the way of the Spartans so he turned into a militaristic
machine.
As his father Philip was killed, Alexander had removed all those near him that could be a threat to
his throne. This is when Alexander's quest started, he ran over Pelion, Illyria, and then Thebes.
Spring 334 Alexander crossed the Dardanelles with an army of 30,000 men into Asia. He then left
his fathers closest friend in charge of Europe with around 13,000 men. To meet Alexander's great
army, the Persians had a force

Greek Military History
It is no surprise that Greece is a popular destination for tourists. This birth place of democracy has
many sites that will keep you interested and entertained for days. There are, of course, the well–
known destinations such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. No trip to Greece is complete without
checking these out. That said, if you have an interest in the military history of this ancient and
storied country, you should consider checking out the War Museum of Athens.
From Ancient Times to the Modern Era
Founded in 1975, The War Museum of Athens honors all those who have fought for the freedom of
this cradle of democracy. It has several sections that cover military history from ancient times up
until the modern era. In addition to seeing ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It is hard to fully understand and appreciate Greece without learning about how the wars throughout
its history partly shaped the country that it is today. This museum's three floor of history will keep
your attention for at least a couple hours. Of course, if you are a fan of military history, you will
absolutely love this museum. There are numerous cases showing off armor, swords, guns and
outside exhibits of larger guns, artillery and the aforementioned aircraft. These make for perfect
photo opportunities while posed next to some of this equipment. There are also newspaper clippings
behind glass that give one a feel for how more modern conflicts such as Word War II were covered
and its impact on Greece.
Convenient to Other Attractions
This museum can be easily incorporated into a fun day of sightseeing thanks to its proximity to
other attractions. It's just under a mile away from the National History Museum and even closer to
the National Garden in Athens. It is right next to the Byzantine and Christian Museum and a short
walk from the National Museum of Contemporary Art. There are also plenty of places to eat and
relax within easy reach.
Something Different for Your Next Greek

The History Of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is used for the explanation on how humankind lived. Religion was the main
source of myths. There were many things it was used for like the explanation on how Gods,
Goddesses, monsters and mythical creatures lived in ancient times. This mythology explained the
origin of gods and their lifestyle and where humanity would go after death. The original gods were
Uranus and Gaia. They had a total twelve Titans, one of the most known and powerful Titan was
named Iapetus, he repr. During the Golden Age when Uranus was defeated, Iapetus was in charge of
the Western part of the mythological world, until he was defeated by Zeus and imprisoned. Iapetus
was a Titan god from Greek mythology, from the preceding generation to Zeus and other olympians.
Iapetus was the son of Ouranos (sky) and Gaia (earth) ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
When Zeus fought against his father Cronus and other Titans, the Golden Age finalized. Iapetus was
one of the best and destructive fighters. Iapetus and Zeus at one point fought against each other.
Zeus punished the Titans by sending them to Tartarus, where they were imprisoned. Iapetus and
Cronus were not the exception. These events between Titan and Olympians lasted ten years of war
during the Titanomachy. Iapetus had four children, Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius from
a second generation of Titans. They would make Zeus angry and were punished to a degree
depending on their acts. Iapetus ironically lost his power against Zeus although him being
considered the most destructive and powerful.
As one can see, Greeks used Greek Mythology to help people understand how the world was created
and how things came to be. Although there are many myths, Iapetus the god of mortality was a very
important and fascinating mythical creature because he was one of the first twelve titans. His myth
was important to greek mythology because he represented mortality as well as

Ancient Greek And Greek History
In ancient Greek, hundreds of city–state called polis was developed throughout the area. Polis means
an independent community of citizens inhabiting a city and the countryside around it (Hunt, 51).
Being in mountainous and island region, many were isolated from each other, and often hostile to
each other. They maintained constant conflicts between polis throughout ancient Greek history. They
never became a nation. Among many polis, Athens and Sparta are the most famous ancient Greek
polis known to modern history. They were unique in terms of political systems as well as its culture.
Even though they had same cultural background such as same language or same religions, their
political systems were very different. There were three types of political systems adapted by ancient
Greek. Athens had democracy while Sparta had Oligarchy. Corinth had Tyranny. The comparison
between Sparta and Athens in terms of political system as well as cultural background will be
discussed in this research paper. In ancient Greek, polis has two different meaning. First, polis
means literally a city, an urban settlement, and a social boundary. Second, polis also has meaning of
a state, and a political organization. The polis in ancient Greek has both meaning, as a city as well as
a state and political entity. Each polis has chosen different political system. Sometimes, they
changed their political system after bad tyrant dies or weak oligarchy not functioning right, but most

Greek Women History
The history of women involvement in science
Science always fascinated people regardless young or old, male or female. From the beginning of
human development, hundreds of cultures tried their luck with new inventions and scientific
explanations. Every one of those developments was founded on the drive to explain the surrounding
world in an easy way and try to understand every small part of it. Often it was just luck but
sometimes it was the hard work of years and months of calculation and experiments until they
finally found a new way. Looking back into history important discoveries were made in almost
every period of our history. Like the theory of a heliocentric star system, the invention of the
automobile or the discovery of the main laws ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
But also progress was made especially in societies like Sparta or Egypt. "Pay all possible attention
even to the women"(Lycurgus, 900 BC) described the view of the Spartan society on women rights.
Women were allowed to run, wrestle or do javelin as a competitive sport also the attendance in the
military service was possible for women. In the aspect of women rights, Sparta was one of the most
progressive and free society. This progressive lifestyle brought up discussion and disputes in the
neighboring Greek empire. "Greatest will be she who is least talked of among men whether for good
or bad"(Solon) Women in Greek society were seen as an appendage of men she had almost no rights
and should not speak if she was not asked. But also, progressive Greek voice made their way into
history books. Nobody else than the famous philosopher Socrates supported a different way for
more women involvement in society. He once said that women should take responsibility in society
and if so they should get the same handling and education as their male brothers. This was not itself
a new idea but in a society that was relying on their male academic class and was based on tradition
and continuity is was revolutionary. But Greek was not the only society which saw women as a
citizen second class. The Hammarabi, which was the legal codex of the Mesopotamian empire once
stated "a girl is a legal property of her father until she is sold to her husband"(Hammurabi, 1750BC).
This process of selling the women to her husband is still partially in use in parts if India and Africa.
Women often got less medical treatment and also less education in comparison to their brothers.
This developed over time to an under educated female society where the chances to escape were
extremely small. But like in every part of live their are exceptions, women like Hypatia(415AD)

Greek History Vs Christian History
In classical antiquity, two great traditions had dominance in the art of history: Greek and Christian.
This paper will discuss three primary topics in regard to each tradition's historiography, namely,
what history is, what sources they used and by what method they are analyzed, and what is the
relevance of studying history. Each topic will be explained for each tradition and a comparison
between the traditions will follow per topic. As a whole, it will be demonstrated that the Greek and
Christian historians differed in their presuppositions taken to the historical records, and this is what
caused their superficial differences. For early Greek historians, history was the chronological
account of past events. Both Herodotus and Thucydides endeavored to described these events by
explaining the human actions behind them through natural means, not divine means. As stated,
Herodotus viewed events as chronologically successive. In other words, events happened one after
the other with causal relations between them. Moreover, Thucydides ... Show more content on
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History served the purpose of demonstrating God's dealings with humanity, verified kingships, and
was a source of truth about God and religious dogma. The study of history, then, took on a meaning
that was relevant to the people who studied it, despite the fact that the students of it were not
remotely close to the time period the events they studied took place. This is the case since divinely
authorized kings would affect how persons viewed their current political situation, and it showed
them that trials that they faced were not very different from other trials that took place due to the
hand of God. Therefore, the relevance of history to the Christian was not merely a look into the past,
but also a look into why the present is as it is and what the moral standing of the people are as a

Samsos In Greek History
Surely Empress Cleopatra and Anthony of course knew better when, in Roman times, they used to
take prolonged holidays on Samos, "surrendering themselves over to the feasting" as Plutarch wrote.
Of course Samos' history goes back in time way before it started its course as a low–key holiday
resort and a, nevertheless, year–round island destination that it is today. Essentially a continuation,
from a geological point of view, of the great sierra traversing western Turkey near the Asia Minor
coast, from which it is separated by the narrow Mykale Straits, a swimmable distance of 3 km, the
highland of Samos – its name meant "high" in Phoenician obviously due to its craggy, volcanic
mountain ridge, among the tallest in the archipelago, was already a political, economic, and naval
power at times when Athens was still young. Small though it may be, but with a hefty for a Greek
island surface of 476 sq. km., Samos has a formidable Libro d' Oro list of great citizens stretching
through the ages to show off among the Greek destinations: The fabled Aesop (writer of "The Boy
who Cried Wolf" and other worldwide notorious fables), the hedonistic philosopher and father of
atomic theory Epicurus, and Aristarchos, the first in history to ... Show more content on
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It was the legendary birthplace of Hera, and the sprawling ruins of her ancient sanctuary, the
Heraion, not just a temple to Hera, but The Temple to Hera, the center of the cult and quite possibly
the first to have an enclosed, roofed sanctuary. It was Samos' scientific genius, also affirmed by the
astonishing 524 BC Evpalinos Tunnel, a spectacular feat of ancient engineering that stretches for
1034–metres underground, a vast water–conduit astonishingly constructed without the use of
compasses, theodolites or even written mathematics, beginning at either end of the island and
meeting perfectly in the middle, whose construction still remains a

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