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Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 3/3 Agesilaus and Sparta from Leuctra to Agesilaus' death on the way home from Egypt agesilaus • sparta • leuctra • lame king • arcardia
The Women of Sparta The women of war-inclined Sparta were a special breed among ancient Greek women. They were athletic, they were educated. But they were baby-makers above all else. sparta • spartans • women • women in sparta • spartan women
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 1/3 The Spartans were warned by an oracle against having a lame king. Agesilaus II became king despite his lameness. Would the prophesy come true? agesilaus • archidamus • sparta • eupolia • king
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 2/3 Agesilaus and the decline of Sparta agesilaus • sparta • spartan • cynisca • olympics
Agoge - Spartan Military Training The city state of ancient Sparta was a martial culture the likes the world has rarely seen. spartan military training • baby thrown over cliff • agoge • 300 • the 300
Classical Agora, final chapter At the end of the Classical period in Athens, the Agora stood as the central place for military strategy and commerce, as well as political intrigue. athenian agora • athens • ancient history • army • navy
The Battle of Thermopylae Fought from 17 - 19 September 480 BC, the Battle of Thermopylae has gone down in history as a shining example of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. battle of thermopylae 480 bc • spartan last stand • leonidas • xerxes • persian empire
The Classical Athenian Agora At the height of Athens' power and prominence, the Athenian Agora stood as a symbol of commerce, politics, law, and art. athens • persian war • spartans • sparta • classical period
The Unmovable Spartans The Spartans were a fiercely disciplined society dedicated to the pursuit of military perfection. sparta • ancient history • ancient greece • military • phalanx
What are the Persian Wars? Definition of the glossary term Persian Wars persian wars • athens • sparta • xerxes • delian league
What is the Peace of Nikias? Definition of the glossary term Peace of Nikias peace of nikias • athens • sparta • peloponnesian war • aristocrats
What is the Peloponnesian War? Definition of the glossary term Peloponnesian War peloponnesian war • athens • delian league • sparta • peloponnesian league
The History of Child Soldiers Today the term "child soldier" typically evokes the image of an angry African youth holding a machine gun. This was not always the case. child soldiers • child soldiers in africa • kid soldiers • child soldiers in america • janissaries
A Soul Talks to God When a great spiritual leader is also a great poet, the reader receives a double blessing from a good reading of his poetry. This essay reviews Paramahansa Yogananda's <i>Songs of the Soul</i>. paramahansa yogananda • songs of the soul • international congress of religious liberals • city of sparta • self-realization fellowship
Helen of Troy - Part 3 Paris and Helen fall in love - and the consequences. helen of troy • the iliad • homer • menelaus • hera
The Most Beautiful Woman of the Ancient World Helen of Troy - "the face that launched a thousand ships"... Find out why. Read on... myth • helen • helen of troy • troy • paris
Themistocles. Part 2/2 How Themistocles, the saviour of Greece, ended up serving the Persian king. themistocles • piraeus • athens • long walls • phalerum
Hoplite Warfare in Ancient Greece A brief overview of a standard phalanx-to-phalanx engagement between opposing Hoplite armies in the age of the Greek City States. hoplite warfare • ancient greek warfare 5th - 4th century bc • greek city states • ancient sparta • xenephon
January Poet-Paramahansa Yogananda The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. This article focuses on his poem, "On Coming to the New-Old Land-America." january poet-paramahansa yogananda • city of sparta • on coming to the new old land america • sleeping memories • pilgrim poem
The Hellenistic Agora While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity. hellenistic • ancient history • classical • macedon • macedonian
Frank Miller's 300 Critically acclaimed and beautifully rendered, Frank Miller brings us the battle of Thermopylae as only he can: with style, drama and artistic license. 300 • frank miller • gerard butler • zack snyder • sparta
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Miltiades A biography of Miltiades, Athenian general of the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC, the commander at the battle of Marathon. biography • greece • miltiades • cimon • athenians
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The Last Stand of the Spartans The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece. 300 • spartan • spartans • hoplite • xerxes
The Seven Wise Men of Greece Seven Wise Men (or "sages") helped Greece to rise up out of one of the darkest periods of its history. They helped the Greeks learn how to think. seven wise men of greece • seven sages of greece • who were the seven wise men • solon of athens • athenian democracy
Goddesses that strike a chord There are many women portrayed in Mythology. However there are some that stay with us for all time. compelling goddesses • aphrodite • venus • gaea • gaia
Paddling North Carolina's New River: Part I If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993. new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
Paddling North Carolina's New River: Part II If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993. new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
ASA To Race In California The ARCA and ASA seasons are now underway. For the first time, ASA will head west to Irwindale Speedway in California for racing action. arca • asa • racing • motorsports • teams
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What is a Polis? Definition of the glossary term Polis greek • city-state • polis • archaic period • greek history
Beware of Greeks..... Did the Trojan War begin over the beauty of a woman? Was there a "Trojan War" at all? Find out what's been discovered about the real Troy, and why battles raged over 3,000 years ago. troy • trojan horse • wooden horse • helen • paris
Helen of Troy - Part 1 Read about Helen of Troy's enigmatic life. helen of troy • trojan war • tyndareus • zeus • hades
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New for 2002 It's that time of year again. Too cold to plant, but just right for planning. vegetable • vegetable garden • vegetable varieties • soy beans • home gardener
Gemini and Cancer in Mythology Astrology incorporates many cultures and beliefs. The archetypal energies of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses can be linked with astrological signs. mythology and the zodiac • gemini and roman and greek gods • cancer and roman and greek gods • greek mythology • constellation of gemini
How to Train Your Dragon Cast Gerard Butler and America Ferrera headline DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon, adapted from the Cressida Cowell book. Movie comes in March 26, 2010. how to train your dragon • gerard butler in how to train your dragon • america ferrera how to train your dragon • dreamworks animation • gerard butler
Watchmen Has Anime Watchmen director Zack Snyder announced that he would add the Tales of the Black Freighter storyline as an anime extra on the DVD. Gerard Butler will narrate. watchmen • zack snyder • tales of the black freighter • alan moore • gerard butler
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Beowulf Second Trailer Check out the second red-band (not for the kiddies) trailer for Beowulf. Robert Zemeckis film stars voice of Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie and hits theatres November 16th beowulf • robert zemeckis • paramount pictures • ray winstone • angelina jolie
Frederick William I Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character. frederick william i of prussia • king frederick william i • soldier king • absolustism in prussia • military character of prussia |
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