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4 days ago · Thebes: The End of Classical Greece. Thebes was one of four major classical Greek city-states, along with Athens, Sparta, and Corinth. By 371 BC it was dominant, having beaten legendary Sparta in battle. But then Philip II of Macedon conquered all of Greece, and the days of the independent polis were over.
2 days ago · Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Learn more about the history and significance of Athens in this article.
5 days ago · 300: Rise of an Empire explores more history, focusing on Greek-Persian naval battles. The film blends real characters and battles with fictionalized elements to create an epic. Naval forces ...
5 days ago · Minoan civilization, Bronze Age civilization of Crete that flourished from about 3000 bce to about 1100 bce. Its name derives from Minos, either a dynastic title or the name of a particular ruler of Crete who has a place in Greek legend.
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2 days ago · After forming a Hellenic league in the same vein as Philip II's League of Corinth, he managed to defeat Sparta at the Battle of Sellasia in 222 BC. Sparta was occupied by a foreign power for the first time in its history, restoring Macedonia's position as the leading power in Greece.
2 days ago · The armies approach each other, but before they meet, Paris offers to end the war by fighting a duel with Menelaus, urged by Hector, his brother and hero of Troy.
4 days ago · Known for its legendary warriors and unique social system, Sparta holds a special place in ancient Greek history. But what about modern-day Sparta? Does it still exist? Is there a city that carries on the legacy of this ancient civilization? Let’s explore. Modern-day Sparta is indeed located in Laconia, Greece, and it still bears the name Sparta.
