The Ancient Greeks gave us many things which western civilisation is built upon - democracy, cartography, astronomy, mathematics and the fundamentals of classical architecture. And the home of the finest example of classical Greek architecture is at the site of the Acropolis in Athens - the wonder that is the Parthenon.
Submitted by Cath Parnell on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 13:28
The history of Athens and its many monuments is endlessly exciting for visitors and you don't need to be in the city itself to get a taste of its glorious past. Wander around London, admire a few buildings, have a short visit to the British Museum and then finish your day with a trip to the cinema and you will feel like you've been to transported to ancient Greece. So here are 10 points of call for experiencing your very own "Athens day" in London.
Statesman, orator, and general of Athens Pericles, was a prominent and influential figure in Athens during Golden Age. He was a descendent for the powerful and historically influential Alcmaeonid family. Pericles turned the Delian League into an Athenian empire and led his countrymen during the first two years of the Peloponnesian and Persian Wars. His influencial period was known as the 'Age of Pericles' dating between 461-429 BC. Pericles was known to have relationships with the courtesan Aspasia of Miletus. She became Pericles' mistress, living together as if they were married. She was known to have had a great influence over Pericles and significantly influenced Athenian politics through him.
This Greek Colossal Head of Asklepios is a statue of the greek god of medicine and healing, Asklepios. Three separate pieces were constructed, however only two survived. The face of Asklepios is shown with a full beard and head of hair, wearing a calm facial expression. Asklepios was popular during the Classical and Hellenistic periods throughout Greece and Asia. This head is thought to have come from one of the important medical centers in Athens and at Epidaurus in the Peloponnese, which was established by Hippocrates, the founding father of modern scientific medicine.
St Pancras Parish Church, often reffered to as St Pancras New Church, is one of the most important 19th century churches in England. St Pancras Church was built in 1819- 1822 to serve a long-established parish. The church is built in Greek Revival style with its most distinctive feature being the four caryatids which were based on those of the Erechtheum temple in Athens.
The Ancient Greeks gave us many things which western civilisation is built upon - 
