Ancient Rome and Classical Greece are the true fathers of Western Civilization and the Greco-Roman cultural legacy still greatly influences the way we live today.
This website takes you back to the exciting world of Ancient Rome and Greece. We explore the strengths and motivating factors that lifted these vibrant ancient civilizations to greatness and also examine the weaknesses and follies that brought them to their eventual ruin. We also look into the history and philosophy of the many Greek and Roman individuals who contributed much to the glory and prosperity of their times. On the other hand we also touch on the vices, weakness and blood-lust of the few whose names have come down to us with the stain of notoriety.
Two Diverse Cultures
Very different in world view and societal emphasis, two powerful Mediterranean civilizing influences, originating separately in Italy and Greece, first came into close contact around the beginning of the second century BCE. Against all the odds, these diverse cultures actually interacted very positively. In the stimulating environment of a rapidly emerging new world empire, where Rome dominated the political and military scene, the more sophisticated traditions of the widespread Hellenised world still remained strong and attracted wide interest from the more educated element of Roman society.
It was soon realised that the important aspects of each nation’s cultural strengths did not clash and were actually found to complement those of the other. The result of the interaction was splendid and, in time the end result was the emergence of the highly successful Greco-Roman unified culture. It was a culture that was robust, vibrant and enduring and was to become the single most important influence behind the formation of the modern world as we find it today.
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On this website we shall explore the richness of Greco-Roman artistic expression, the fascinating history of each country and touch on several lesser-known, but intriguing aspects of these two vibrant civilizations. We reveal the technological expertise, and innovation of Rome and the creativity and depth of Greek culture.
It is also our focus to bring help to the traveller, who wishes to visit the heritage sites of ancient Rome and Greece, and we will provide the best advice for arranging travel, accomodation and tours with useful tips and guidance for making the experience memorable and hassle-free.
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