One of the most exciting aspects of traveling to Greece is the opportunity to explore its ancient history. The country is home to some of the world’s most iconic ancient sites, such as the Acropolis in Athens, which dates back to the 5th century BC. The Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Temple of Athena Nike are all located on the Acropolis and provide a glimpse into Greece’s rich cultural heritage.
Primary Sources
HESIOD- WORKS AND DAYS ca. 735-700 BCE
HOMER – From The Iliad – Achilles Anger
Herodotus Histories- On Sparta ca. 450-420 B.C.E.
PLATO From Apologia ca. 399 B.C.E
PLATO -The Republic – The Allegory of the Cave (ca. 360 B.C.E.)
ARISTOTLE – Politics- Democracy (ca. 340 B.C.E.)
Lecture Topics
Topic # 1 – An Introduction to Ancient Greek Civilization
Topic # 2 – The Geography of Ancient Greece
Topic # 3 – The Ancient Greek People
Topic # 7 – Ancient Greek Women
Topic # 8 – Ancient Greek Religions
Topic # 9 – Ancient Greek Mythology
Topic # 10 – The Ancient Greek and Persian Wars
Topic # 11 – The Peloponnesian Wars
Topic # 12 – Ancient Greek Philosophy
Topic # 13 – The Theogony of Hesiod
Topic # 14 – The Works and Days of Hesiod- A Guide to Ancient Greek Life
