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An introduction to the Greek temples built for their Gods over 3,000 years ago.

Introduces what is known about Sappho's life, reveals the changing views people have had about her, surveys the condition of women in ancient Greece, discusses the "Hymn to Aphrodite," her love poetry, and other themes in her work, and describes her influence on some twentieth-century women poets.

From humble beginnings, Phano rises to become one of ancient Athens' most powerful citizens through her marriage to Theo, but they both have powerful enemies who don't share their political views.

A biography of early nineteenth-century English poet George Gordon, sixth Lord Byron, focusing on the emotional, physical, and creative significance of the country of Greece on the poet's life and work.

Describes what typical ancient Greek homes were like and how they are different from the homes in which we now live.

Simple text and illustrations describe the althletic activities of ancient Greece, focusing on the training that Athenian athletes received.

Provides a detailed account of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., a clash in which a small Greek army, led by three hundred Spartan soldiers, held off the vast Persian military for seven full days--fighting down to the last man.