Ancient Greece: Government and Facts

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Ancient Greek Democracy

In the year 507 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms that he called demokratia, or “rule by the people” (from demos, “the people,” and kratos, or “power”). It was the first known democracy in the world.

Delphi

Delphi, Greece Located about six miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth in the territory of Phoics in Greece, Delphi is situated between two towering rocks of Mount Parnassus known as the Phaidriades (Shining) Rocks. The site contained the sanctuary of Apollo, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia—meaning, “Athena who is before the temple (of […]

Hercules

Hercules was a hero of Greek and Roman mythology. He succeeds at completing 12 labors of incredible difficulty, securing his eternal immortality with the gods.

Acropolis

The Acropolis, located on a limestone hill high above Athens, Greece, is one of the most famous ancient archaeological sites in the world. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it has, over the centuries, been many things: a home to kings, a citadel, a mythical home of the gods, a religious center—and, now, a tourist attraction.

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History Lists: Ancient Empire Builders

Get an overview of the ancient leaders who oversaw the expansion and growth of civilizations around the world.

Trojan War

Everyone knows how the Trojan War ended: with a bunch of guys piling out of a giant horse. But the events of the war itself have been debated extensively, and the actual truth is still largely unknown. All we have to go on is myth.

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