• An Introduction to Archaic Greece (c. 750-500 BC)

  • Jun 14 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
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An Introduction to Archaic Greece (c. 750-500 BC)

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  • In this video we'll take a look at the pivotal period of Greek history known as the Archaic Period. It's this time frame that gave rise to the polis, hoplite warfare, increased colonization around the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, oligarchies, tyrannies and lot of other really interesting aspects of life in the Greek-speaking world from 750-500 BC.

    Contents:

    00:00 Introduction and Context
    02:07 A Hard Life for Many
    07:27 The Polis
    11:00 Oligarchies
    16:35 Hoplite Warfare
    20:57 Greek Society during the Archaic Period
    24:55 Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean and Black Seas
    30:38 Tyrants
    33:58 A New Threat
    35:12 Thank You and Patrons

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