Sparta and Athens: History's wartime lessons for a modern-day Israel

Sparta," Israel may be repeating the mistakes that left both city-states devastated after decades of war. On the eve of the ...
Greek Reporter

The History of the Ancient Greek City of Smyrna

Smyrna was one of the most illustrious ancient and Hellenistic-era Greek cities, one of the main centers of Greek culture in ...
CounterPunch

Greek History Writing

Herodotos (c.490–c.425 BCE) and Thucydides (c.460– c.399 BCE) were great Hellenic / Greek historians. They wrote during the fifth century BCE, about 700 years after Homer. The time of Herodotos and ...
Greek Reporter

New Research Reveals How Ancient Greeks Picked Their Names

New research reveals how ancient Greeks picked their names, showing social pressure played a major role in naming traditions.
UMass Lowell

Over a Century of Greek History in Lowell on Display

In 1890, there were fewer than 100 Greeks living in the City of Lowell, but just 35 years later, Lowell was home to the third-largest Greek population in America — trailing only New York City and ...
The Dartmouth

A history of Greek life at Dartmouth

Greek life has changed shape but traces its lineage back to all-male secret societies in the early 19th century. Since ...

Greek festival in Hopewell: Authentic Greek food, music, dancing, beer, wine, free entry

St Elpis is celebrating 115 years of Greeks in Southside Virginia, especially those who have fed the community for the past ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Greek History M.A. Reading List

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Greek History. Students are expected to consult with an advisor and finalize a ...