To the ordinary people of Athens, Isagoras was clearly putting an end to all opposition so that he and his allies could rule unhindered, even if that meant relying on Spartan help. Isagoras' next ...

A copy of Themistocles' order to evacuate Athens was discovered on stone in ... showing that he had chosen not to fight as a knight, but as a soldier on board one of the triremes.

When bandits disguised as soldiers approach Timon in order to steal his gold, Timon hands them his gold and tells them to wreak havok on Athens. A wealthy and charitable Athenian named Timon who ...

Enemy soldiers saw only a wall of spears and shields ... Image caption, A replica of an Athenian trireme warship at sea In battle, the triremes tried to get close to the enemy ships, and if ...

Athens was strong at sea ... chose the 300 best hoplites in Sparta to become the hippeis—elite soldiers who formed the king’s private guard. Known as a hoplon—from which is derived the ...

Enemy soldiers saw only a wall of spears and shields ... Image caption, A replica of an Athenian trireme warship at sea In battle, the triremes tried to get close to the enemy ships, and if ...

Surrounded by soldiers, police and sombre-coated civilians, President Paul Doundouriotis, 72, puppet president of Greece, descended the steps of the town hall in Athens, well satisfied with his ...