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"There is a lot of history attached to Greek Statues (which we won't go into on this post). However, you don't need a history degree to admire the incredible artistry of these magnificent sculptures. Truly timeless works of art, these 25 most intense Greek statues are masterpieces of paramount proportions. "

Portraits such as these are some of the most poignant surviving artifacts from around the time of, but not beyond, the 3rd century, in which the dead, such as they were, were painted and immortalized on planks of wood or other surfaces which sometimes covered the face of their mummy. It is generally accepted that this style of portrait was in vogue in the Greek colonies within Egypt, which gradually phased out with political, religious, and economic change. It is a fascinating spotlight in that period of Egypt's history, where the clear separation between the Greek and Egyptian portraits began to mingle and reveal citizens of mixed ancestry, combining Greek and Egyptian features in their faces.

What does '2001: a Space Odyssey' have to do with Odysseus? How does Brad Pitt's Achilles in 'Troy' match up to Homer's original hero? And is Arnold Schwarzenegger the new Heracles? This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day. Odysseus is the archetypal questing hero - a blank canvas on which every era has projected its own values. Heracles is the original strongman. And Achilles is the fighter whose sexuality vies with his heel for popular attention. The videos mix archive film and TV clips with character animation, bringing a playful approach to classical myth, while the audio discussions shine a more scholarly light on how today's popular culture sees these myths differently from the Ancient Greeks.

MythNET - A comprehensive source of information about Greek and Roman Mythology. Learn about the Gods, Mythical Creatures and Monsters, the Heroes and their stories and genealogy.

Mythography explores mythology and art, from the myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans to the legends of the Celts

Greek and Roman history 322 - 42 B.C.

Historia de las danzas griegas. En inglés. Greek dancing.

Sobre la historia de Esparta y la antigua Grecia. En inglés. About Ancient Spartan and Greek History.

BBC Primary History - Ancient Greeks

Artículo de la BBC que explica los orígenes de los Juegos Olímpicos, sus características y desarrollo, sus dimensiones sociales y religiosas, etc. y compara los juegos de la Antigüedad con los actuales.

Galerías de fotos de Roma, Grecia...

Ελληνική ιστορία στο διαδίκτυο. Hellenic history on the Internet.

Sobre las matemáticas en la Antigüedad: teorías, matemáticos...

Seconda Guerra Persiana