The Minoan Civilization was an Aegean Bronze Age civilization on the island of Crete and other Aegean islands. It flourished from around 2600 to 1600 BC and ended around 1100 BC. There’s even evidence of the civilization’s existencestill standing today, especially on the island of Crete. For instance, the Knossos Palace is a classic example…

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In modern times, Socrates is seen as one of the leading figures in ancient philosophy. Little is known about this famous Greek philosopher, however, what we do know is mostly thanks to the records of one of his students, Plato. Almost all contemporary descriptions of Socrates agree that he was an Athenian man renowned for…

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After the last United States Census, it was determined that there are about 1.3 million people in the United States that are of Greek origin. Although this is a relatively small percentage, Greeks have managed to maintain a solid ethnic community due to a shared belief that the traditions and customs should be maintained through…

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It is well known that the ancient Greeks, particularly the ancient Athenians, developed the concept of a democratic government. The basic premise behind a democracy is that the government is formed from the citizens and they all have a say in the decisions that are being made. Like any form of government, the Athenian democracy…

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