Parthenon Reconstruction
Julia Stewart At the time of its construction, Athens’ Parthenon dominated the religious and civic aspects of the city, both conceptually and physically.…
Author: Julia Stewart
Elgin Marbles: A Debate of Ownership
When the Parthenon was constructed in the 5th century BCE, Athens was thriving as a democracy under the rule of Pericles. This temple was built to honor the patron deity…
Ariadne
According to Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of Minos, king of Crete, and his wife Pasiphae. Minos was charged by Poseidon to care for a dangerous Minotaur in a…