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#1. How many people could sit in the theatre of Megalopolis?

21.000

21.000

27.000

27.000

19.000

19.000

#2. What is the central part of the Greek theatre called?

Orchestra

Orchestra

Skene

Skene

Koilon

Koilon

#3. Where can you find the Odeon of Herodes Atticus?

Athens

Athens

Corinth

Corinth

Thebes

Thebes

#4. What were the seats of the Greek theatre called?

Koilon

Koilon

Theatron

Theatron

Skene

Skene

#5. When was the theatre of Epidauros built?

around 340 BC

around 340 BC

around 320 BC

around 320 BC

around 285 BC

around 285 BC

#6. Which festival was an important part in the development of Greek plays?

Dionysia

Dionysia

Panathenaia

Panathenaia

Adonia

Adonia

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We are starting with round two of the #hellenistic

We are starting with round two of the #hellenisticherobattles. The first one is a good one! Who had a greater impact on Western culture: Homer or Socrates?

Homer’s epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, have profoundly influenced literature and education, embedding themes of heroism and human complexity into Western culture. His narratives shaped not only the arts but also the moral and cultural frameworks of societies across generations.

Conversely, Socrates revolutionized philosophy with his focus on ethics and critical thinking. His development of the Socratic method challenged individuals to examine their beliefs and has continued to influence philosophical discourse and educational practices to this day.

Two historical titans, each transforming their respective realms. Who do you think had the more significant impact? Join the discussion below and cast your vote now!

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But we still love these stories! #history #greec

But we still love these stories!

#history #greece #greekhistory #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientgreece #greekmythology #greekmyths #mythology

My favourite discovery lately has to be the existe

My favourite discovery lately has to be the existence of phallic charm rings from Ancient Rome. While today one might give you a weird look if you are wearing a ring with a phallus on it, in ancient Rome the phallus was a common symbol and was featured in all aspects of life. They could be seen at crossroads, at the entryway of private houses and even on rings.

The phallus represented strength, fertility and protection. Ring with this symbol on them would commonly ward off the evil eye or other witchcraft and bring good luck to the wearer. Children, in particular, were often given these amulets to wear around their necks to protect them from harm and ensure their safe growth and development. Made from a range of materials such as gold, silver or bronze, these rings were found all over the Roman Empire.

Would you wear a ring like this?

Pictures made by @roseberysauctioneers and rheumatologist Sussex Archaeological Society

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Bactria, once a flourishing part of the Achaemenid

Bactria, once a flourishing part of the Achaemenid Empire, became renowned after Alexander the Great’s conquests incorporated it into his vast territories. After Alexander’s death, Bactria fell under the Seleucid Empire before asserting its independence as the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom around the mid-3rd century BC. This independence marked the beginning of a significant cultural synthesis, as Greek and local influences melded, prominently showcased in Bactrian art and coinage.

A standout example of this is a silver tetradrachm minted under King Demetrius I around 200-185 BC. The coin, discovered on the island of Delos, features Demetrius in an elephant headdress, symbolizing his conquests in India and directly linking him to Alexander the Great, who also adopted similar imagery to signify his victories. The reverse of the coin typically showcases Herakles, connecting the king to divine heroism—a common theme in Hellenistic royal iconography.

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The story of Rome’s beginning blends fact with m

The story of Rome’s beginning blends fact with myth. It started as a collection of hilltop villages, coming together around the late Bronze Age to early Iron Age. Humans had been in Italy for tens of thousands of years, with Rome itself getting settled by 1600 BC. Early evidence, like a developed burial site by 1000 BC, shows these areas were inhabited long before Rome became a city. By the late 8th century BC, these villages united, possibly inspired by the city-states in Greece.

Roman legends give a more dramatic origin, telling of Romulus and Remus, twins born to a war god and a princess, who were raised by a she-wolf. Romulus, after a fatal disagreement with Remus, founded Rome. This tale, while cherished, is seen by modern historians as more symbolic than historical, with no real evidence linking Rome to the cities of Alba or Troy from the story.

The city’s founding was celebrated annually on April 21, with the Parilia Festival, which over time became the Romaea. As for Rome’s founding year, historians mostly agree on 753 BC, despite some debate and known inaccuracies in ancient calculations. This date has stuck and is widely used today to mark the beginning of Rome’s story.

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