How did the Minoans become a trading civilization?

The Mycenaeans were the first Greek civilization, and were a strictly hierarchical, and mostly male-dominated society. Read more about the Mycenaeans' social structure in this lesson.

Learn about Minoan art. Find out about Minoan pottery, paintings, and sculpture. Understand Minoans through their art history and images common to their art.

The ancient civilizations surrounding the Aegean Sea have been heavily featured in Greek mythology, yet also have interesting factual histories as well. Learn about two famous civilizations: The Minoans and the Mycenaeans.

The Bronze Age was, obviously, defined by the emergence of bronze. However, this change impacted societies in more ways than you might think. In this lesson, we'll see how trade changed in this era, as well as how that set the stage for changes to come.

The Mycenaean culture existed on the Peloponnese Peninsula before the rise of Hellenistic Greek culture. Explore the characteristics and art of the Mycenaean culture, including their architecture, jewelry, ceramics, and carved figures.

You have probably seen ancient Greek architecture, but did you know that this architecture was influenced by the Mycenaeans, the earliest Greek-speaking civilization? Find out more about Mycenaean architecture in this lesson.

Examine the history of Sparta. Discover where Sparta was in ancient Greece with a map, learn about the Spartan flag, and see what Spartan territory is like today.

The Mesolithic Age is the middle Stone Age, lasting from 12,000 BCE to 2,000 BCE in India. Explore the characteristics of India's Mesolithic Age, including tools, art, and significant archaeological sites.

The Mycenaean civilization existed from 1575 to 1000 B.C.E. in ancient Greece, and served as the backdrop for Homer's famous epic poems. Discover the culture, history, complex religion, and geography of this war-like people, and learn about how their eventual downfall led to the Dark Age of Greece.

The Iron Age gave rise to several empires, including the Neo-Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian empires. Find out about important characteristics and events of each kingdom and their ascensions to power and contributions to history.

Learn about the Hyksos people and where the Hyksos came from. Understand why the Hyksos were able to conquer Egypt and their contributions and technology.

Learn about the Hittite empire. Discover where did the Hittites live and explore the Hittite civilization. Learn about the fall of the Hittite empire.

Learn how the Sparta economy and Spartan trading policies affected its history. Discover how the perioikoi, helots, and Spartan currency shaped the economy.

Although Ancient Greece was the birthplace of democracy, it was also a society that widely practiced slavery in various forms, including serfdom and chattel slavery. Although Athenian slaves were given some unexpected freedoms, they were still viewed and treated as less than human under the law.

What is Athenian democracy? Learn about Athens before it became a democracy. Explore the roles of Solon and Cleisthenes in establishing a democracy in Athens.

'Shang ren', the Shang Dynasty-inspired idea of the ideal businessman. Discover how 'shang ren' came to be with a look into the economy and agriculture of the Shang Dynasty, as influenced by practices in trade, currency, and specialized jobs.