When the Olympics are on TV, do you sit spellbound, awed by the skill of the athletes? Do you enjoy going to plays? Do you feel lucky to live in a country where you can say what you please about any subject at all?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might want to say a silent thank you to the ancient Greeks. Many aspects of our life, such as the Olympics, the theater, and democracy, had their beginnings in ancient Greece. To find out more about the lasting achievements of the remarkable ancient Greeks, read on.