Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownThemistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Themistocles (c 524-459 BC) Athenian non-aristocratic politician and general who rose to prominence in the Athenian democracy
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSocrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought
Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSolon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Solon (c630-c560 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet who legislated against political, economic and moral decline
Portrait of Leonardos Philaras, 1651. Creator: Claude MellanPortrait of Leonardos Philaras, 1651
Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownThucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Thucydides (c460-400 BC) Athenian historian and general with a reputation for impartiality, evidence-gathering and analysis
Menander, (c342-290 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownMenander, (c342-290 BC), 1830. Menander (c342-290 BC) Greek dramatist of Athenian New Comedy. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Phocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPhocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Phocion (c402-c318 BC) Athenian statesman and strategos, known to be honest and subject of one of Plutarchs Parallel Lives
Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Pericles (c 495-429 BC) influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens who led his countrymen during the first years of the Peloponnesian War
Miltiades, (c550-489 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownMiltiades, (c550-489 BC), 1830. Miltiades (c550-489 BC) Athenian general known for his role in the Battle of Marathon, he was son of Cimon Coalemos, Olympic chariot-racer, and father of Cimon
Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownEuripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Euripides (c480-406 BC) tragedian of classical Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Demosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownDemosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens who learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators
Aristophanes, (c460-380 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownAristophanes, (c460-380 BC), 1830. Aristophanes (c460-380 BC) comic playwright of ancient Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Aristides, (530-468 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownAristides, (530-468 BC), 1830. Aristides (530-468 BC) ancient Athenian statesman remembered as a general in the Greco-Persian Wars. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
The Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. The Long Walls connected Athens to the ports of Piraeus and Phalerum. Initially constructed in mid 5th century BC
An Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Creator: UnknownAn Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Greek statesman and orator, worked as a professional speech-writer and lawyer
Demosthenes, 1890. Creator: UnknownDemosthenes, 1890. Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Greek statesman and orator, worked as a professional speech-writer and lawyer
Socrates Drinking the Hemlock, 1890. Creator: UnknownSocrates Drinking the Hemlock, 1890. Socrates (c470-399 BC), the first moral philosopher, sentenced to death by drinking a cup of poison hemlock at his own hand
The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Athenian warships during the Sicilian Expedition (415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) resulting in defeat of Athenian forces
Street of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownStreet of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. The Street of the Tombs with sepulchral monuments of families of rich Athenians, dating to late 4th century BC
Theatre of Dionysus at Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownTheatre of Dionysus at Athens, 1890. Built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis in 4th century BC, dedicated to Dionysus, as a theatre for Greek tragedy
Interior of the Parthenon, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownInterior of the Parthenon, Restored, 1890. The Parthenon, a former temple of the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena and patron of the city, construction began in 447 BC
Death of Alcibiades, 1890. Creator: UnknownDeath of Alcibiades, 1890. Alcibiades (c450-404 BC), Athenian statesman and general, shifted alliance during the Peloponnesian War
Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse, 1890. Creator: UnknownRetreat of the Athenians from Syracuse, 1890. Athenian infantry trapped in a quarry during their final retreat in the Sicilian Expedition 415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC)
Pericles Delivering the Funeral Oration Over the Athenians, 1890. Creator: UnknownPericles Delivering the Funeral Oration Over the Athenians, 1890. Pericles, an Athenian politician, gives a Funeral Oration as part of an annual public funeral for war dead at the end of the first
The Empress Irene (A. D. 797-802), 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Empress Irene (A.D. 797-802), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
An Athenian Woman of Fashion (B. C. 600-468), 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisAn Athenian Woman of Fashion (B.C. 600-468), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
Pericles (495-429 BC), Athenian statesman and strategist, Roman copy of a Greek bust, 2nd BC
The Odeum of Herodes Atticus in Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
The Theater of Dionysus, Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. Artist: Jules GuerinThe Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
The Academy, Mount Lycabettus in the background, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
The Stadium, Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
The Temple of Athene Nike at Athens, 1913. Artist: Jules GuerinThe Temple of Athene Nike at Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
In the Portico of the Parthenon, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
Socrates at the Battle of Potidaea, 432 BC (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 4, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]
Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, 1924Perikles, Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC), Roman, 2nd century BC. Perikles (Pericles) led the democracy of Athens at the height of the citys power and influence
Throne of the priest, Temple of Dionysus, Athens, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. Dionysus was the Greek god of wine. The theatre was used by the Ancient Greeks for festivals in his honour
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece, c1924. The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, that was built in honour of the legendary King Erechtheus
The Theseion, the agora, Athens, Greece, c1920s-c1930s(?). The Theseion, the agora, Athens, Greece. An agora was a place of assembly or market place in Ancient Greece
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece, c1920s-c1930s(?). The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, that was built in honour of the legendary King Erechtheus
The School of Athens, 1509. Artist: RaphaelThe School of Athens, 1509. Depiction of figures representing each subject that must be mastered in order to hold a true philosophic debate - astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, and solid geometry
Horsemen from the Parthenon frieze, 447-432 BC. British Museum, London
Horsemen from the Parthenon frieze, 438-432 BC. From the Elgin collection, British Museum
Dionysus, from the east pediment of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC. The Ancient Greek god of wine. From the British Museum, London
Cephisus or Illisus from the west pediment of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC. Located in the British Museum, London
Heifers led to sacrifice, from the south frieze of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC
Officials, frieze from the Parthenon, 438-432 BC
The sacred robe of Athena held up by cult officials, and Athena and Hephaistos, 438 BC. From the Elgin collection, British Museum