-
323
Death of Alexander the Great
Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in 356 BC. He was also known as Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was acknowledged as a military genius who always led by example. -
447
The Parthenon
The Parthenon was built/designed by Pericles, and was one of the most famous buildings in the world. There were fifteen columns on the sides, and eight on the front and back. Inside the building was a giant statue of the Greek goddess, Athena. The Parthenon was also home to precious jewels and valuables. -
460
Hippocrates
Hippocrates was a well-known ancient physician who specialised in medicines. He rose to fame after his writings were featured in the library of Alexandria in 200BC. Legends say that he lived on an island studying and experimenting with a whole lot of substances and chemicals to correct his antidotes. -
470
Socrates
Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived in Ancient Athens. Socrates was well recognized in Athens and was a very famous man for his philosophical and literary works. -
Jan 1, 776
First Olympic Games
The famous Heracles founded the Olympic Games in honour of his father, Zeus. They are held every fourth summer (Winter for us) since 776BC. Only males were allowed to compete and watch. In front of the colossal stadium, there was a huge man-made built statue of Zeus himself. -
Jan 1, 1194
The Trojan War
The Trojan War was an ancient battle in which the Greek defeated the city of Troy. The Greeks were cunning and built a giant wooden horse for the city of Troy. The Greek boats were hiding elsewhere while the people of Troy took the horse into the city. However there was Greeks inside the horse, they popped out, opened the gates and let the other Greeks in. Therefore, defeating Troy. -
Pericles
Pericles was the most famous for his ancient temple, the Parthenon. He was an elected person by the citizens of Athens. He ran the Athenian government for more than 30 years. -
Pythagoras
Pythagoras was a very famous Greek mathematician. He was extremely important in mathematics and the people of Athens looked up to him.
