Ancient Greece City-states

Comprehensive overview of Ancient Greek history: 800–200 BC Timeline. Ordered by localisation, epoch, and significance of the event's impact on historical processes.

The rise of Greece

The Colonisation Period in Archaic Greece

There had been an earlier period of Greek colonisation during the Dark Ages

The Prehistoric Foundation of Ancient Greece There had been an earlier period of Greek colonisation during the Dark Ages (1200–900 BC) after the fall of the Mycenaean civilisation in the twelfth century.

The Age of Tyrants (Argos, Corinth, Sicyon)

The Tyrants in the Hellenistic world perception

The Age of Greek Tyrants in Classical Greek Historiography ‘The age of tyrants’ is a term used by modern historians to refer to a period of time when many of the leading Greek cities were ruled by a tyrant, beginning with Cypselus of Corinth around 650 and ending with the fall of Peisistratus’ sons at Athens in 510.

Lycurgan Reforms and the Rise of Sparta, 700–600 BC

A typical Spartan warrior

Lycurgan Reforms and the Rise of Sparta, 700–600 BC Concrete facts and discussions about early Spartan politics and society between 700–600 BC.

Ancient Athens

Classical Athens in vibrant detail

Athens and its development: Solonian reforms, tyranny, and the establishment of democracy.