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Greece - History
What's to say about Greek history? The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Thousands of people study Greek history all over the world, while there's a big talk about the Greek words used internationally and the impact of the Greek language on the rest.
This section of www.touristorama.com is an introduction to the history of Greece, tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual and creative achievements from the ancient years till the modern era.
Aristotle: The Philosopher of rationality
Aristotle was one of the world’s greatest philosophers and the most influential to the modern Western civilization, founding the way of scientific thought and logic. Aristotelis spent twenty years as student of Plato, the great Athenian philosopher to eventually reject his way of theoretical teaching and to concentrate on better understanding the material world around him.
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Greece Greece - History Famous Greek Personalities
Athens during the years of the Romans
Roman Period
The years following the Roman victory over Corinthians at the battle of Corinth (146 BC) till the reestablishment of the city of Byzantium are called Roman Period.
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The most amazing Greek tale... read the story of Odysseus and his adventures
Odyssey
Odyssey is the second epic poem written by Homer narrating the adventures of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, during his way from Troy to his homeland, after the end of the Trojan War. The narration starts at the point where Odysseus is at the island of Kalypso and in the meantime suitors for his loyal wife Penelope have flocked in the royal palace.
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