Much of what is known about Ancient Greece comes from the legends they wrote about great heroes and their deeds. The writings of Homer have captured our imagination and dared us to dream of the truth behind the age old stories. Those writings have given us a deep understanding of not only the Ancient Greek values, but also their struggles in life, as they tried to make sense of the world around them.

      Aside from the legends, the myths and the folklore, the greatest nations of our modern world have borrowed from the ideas of the Ancient Greek city-states. We find everything from the birthplace of our democracy to the designs of our greatest structures in their ruins left behind. They were the “older brother” to their Roman neighbors and their influence can be seen across the world today.

      The geography of Greece molded the lives and the culture of everyone who lived there.  Separated by rugged mountains and rough waters, the Greeks had no choice but to become independent and strong. Although the city-states rarely met, when they did, it was usually in combat as they fought for control of the land and the sea.