Ancient Olympia and the Olympics
The Ancient Stadium, the workshop of Phedias, the Palaestra and the temples of Zeus and Hera can all be seen.
Read moreThe Ancient Stadium, the workshop of Phedias, the Palaestra and the temples of Zeus and Hera can all be seen.
Read moreThe Mycenaeans are famous for building dramatic hilltop fortresses like the one at Mycenae in the Peleponnese and one at nearby Tiryns.
Read moreIn Greek society loyalties were focused around one’s polis (city-state). Despite this they were able to unite and defeat the Army and navy of the Persian Empire .
Read moreThe Corinthian helmet had become standardized due to its successful design, and was often decorated with a horsehair crest.
Read moreThe Lighthouse of Alexandria, has been estimated to have been at least 100 metres or 330ft in height.
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