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Greek Architecture
Greek Architecture(11 Photos)
11 Photos
Discover the beauty of Greek architecture across Europe from temples to amphitheatres.
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Sparta
Sparta(9 Photos)
9 Photos
Sparta was a Greek city-state known for their great warriors.
Videos (19)
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The Acropolis: Deconstructed
The Acropolis: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:36)
Video Clip (2:36)
Built over 2500 years ago, the Parthenon remains one of the most visited archeological sites in the world.
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The Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian WarVideo Clip (2:22)
Video Clip (2:22)
Athens' military campaign against the Peloponnesian League that eventually ended the Greek Golden Age, as told by musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis.
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Greek Gods
Greek GodsVideo Clip (3:36)
Video Clip (3:36)
Get a crash course on the heavenly residents of Mount Olympus.
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Spartans
SpartansVideo Clip (2:13)
Video Clip (2:13)
They were fierce warriors who prized military strength, but they were also the world's first democracy.
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Spartans: Deconstructed
Spartans: DeconstructedVideo Clip (2:06)
Video Clip (2:06)
Ten-thousand strong, the Spartan army was highly skilled and technologically advanced for its time.
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Zeus and the Great Flood
Zeus and the Great FloodVideo Clip (2:32)
Video Clip (2:32)
When natural disasters struck, the ancient Greeks believed that Zeus, their god of all gods, showing anger and displeasure.
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The Cult of Hades
The Cult of HadesVideo Clip (2:35)
Video Clip (2:35)
Followers of Hades, the Greek god of the Underworld, are believed to have worshipped at a cave site at Eleusis, Greece.
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Odysseus' Ship
Odysseus' ShipVideo Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
In 1988, scientists discovered an ancient ship that may have been sailed by Odysseus, Homer's legendary Greek King.
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Origins of the Minotaur
Origins of the MinotaurVideo Clip (2:36)
Video Clip (2:36)
As an act of punishment, the god Poseidon curses Crete's King Minos with a son who is half man, half bull.
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Land of Odysseus
Land of OdysseusVideo Clip (2:40)
Video Clip (2:40)
Where did Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, call home?
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The Story of Medusa
The Story of MedusaVideo Clip (5:02)
Video Clip (5:02)
Once a beautiful priestess to Athena, the Greek Goddess of war, Medusa is transformed into a hideous monster after she falls victim to a crime.
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Was Atlantis Located in Ancient Greece?
Was Atlantis Located in Ancient Greece?Video Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
Some historians believe an ancient Greek temple could be the palace of Atlantis described by Plato in his writings.
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Last Stand of the 300: The Kill Zone
Last Stand of the 300: The Kill ZoneVideo Clip (2:03)
Video Clip (2:03)
Take a look at how Leonidas and the Spartans battled and maintained position during their fight with the Persians.
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Greek Fire: A-Bomb of the Ancients
Greek Fire: A-Bomb of the AncientsVideo Clip (1:27)
Video Clip (1:27)
When wars were mostly fought at sea back in 7th Century AD, armies would use somewhat of a flamethrower, known as Greek Fire. Mail Call shows us what we know about Greek Fire and how it came about back years ago.
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Hercules and the 12 Labors
Hercules and the 12 LaborsVideo Clip (3:55)
Video Clip (3:55)
The tale of the mighty Hercules, son of Zeus, atoning for the murder of his family by undertaking 12 impossible tasks.
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Labyrinth of the Minotaur
Labyrinth of the MinotaurVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
Some believe an underground site on the island of Crete was the labyrinth of the Minotaur, Greek mythology's vicious half-man, half-beast creature.
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Ancient Hobbyist: Skytale
Ancient Hobbyist: SkytaleVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
Ancient Hobbyist teaches us how to send a secret message by using an ancient Greek method.
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Secrets of the Oracle
Secrets of the OracleVideo Clip (4:27)
Video Clip (4:27)
Scientist use geology to explain powers of the Oracle at Delphi.
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Ancient Hobbyist: Rhombus
Ancient Hobbyist: RhombusVideo Clip (9:00)
Video Clip (9:00)
Ancient Hobbyist teaches us how to make a low frequency communication tool utilized by the Greeks.
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