Ancient Greece

The Athenian philosopher Plato is one of the most important figures of the Ancient Greek world and the entire history of Western thought.

For over a century, Hollywood has shaped our collective image of ancient Greek armor.

In Athens and Rome, voting could entail shouting contests, secret stone ballots and an election system with built-in bias for the wealthy.

Ancient Greece, the birthplace of democracy, was the source of some of the greatest literature, architecture, science and philosophy in Western civilization, and home to stunning historical sites like the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

Democracy in ancient Greece established voting rights for citizens, a supervising council and a jury system.

Inside the ancient belief that bees could emerge from cattle carcass.

The public space was buzzing with citizens who gathered to do business, talk politics, hear speeches and exchange ideas.

Some instruments of torture, like the rack, were real. Others were likely made up to help perpetuate the myth of the medieval 'Dark Ages.'

Greek mythology, and its ancient stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters, is one of the oldest and most influential groups of legends in human civilization.

These leaders made history by living according to Stoic principles.

The ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared.