For hundreds of years, the Greeks economically and culturally ruled most of the Mediterranean Sea, founding wealthy colonies from Spain in the West to Turkey in the East, and from Egypt to the Black Sea. Their influence on the Western World today has left its mark in our politics, art and architecture like no other civilization.
Whether studying the cultural prosperity of Athens or the military invincibility of Sparta, the Ancient Greek world has much to offer in historical studies today. This blog series will delve into Ancient Greek culture, language, politics and warfare, my personal speciality, with the intent of helping you better understand your truly fascinating, rich and amazing past.
Welcome to the dawn of Western Civilization!
Ancient Greece in 18 Minutes (I DO NOT own this video)