🏛️ Classical Antiquity (v1.0)
Overview
The period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
Key Eras
- Archaic Greece: Rise of the polis and the birth of philosophy.
- Classical Greece: The Golden Age of Athens, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
- Hellenistic Period: Expansion under Alexander the Great.
- Roman Republic: The rise of Roman law and military organization.
- Roman Empire: Pax Romana and the spread of Christianity.
Global Impact
Established the foundations of Western philosophy, politics, science, and art.