An Introduction to Archaic Greece (c. 750-500 BC)

In this video we'll take a look at the pivotal period of Greek history known as the Archaic Period. It's this time frame that gave rise to the polis, hoplite warfare, increased colonization around the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, oligarchies, tyrannies and lot of other really interesting aspects of life in the Greek-speaking world from 750-500 BC. Contents: 00:00 Introduction and Context 02:07 A Hard Life for Many 07:27 The Polis 11:00 Oligarchies 16:35 Hoplite Warfare 20:57 Greek Society during the Archaic Period 24:55 Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean and Black Seas 30:38 Tyrants 33:58 A New Threat 35:12 Thank You and Patrons Related Videos: Scattered Candles in the Night – Civilization during the Greek Dark Age (c. 1100-750 BC) https://youtu.be/hrBqCeyVyWI Exploring Mycenaean Greece – Culture, Kingdoms and the Historical Context of the Trojan War https://youtu.be/WxDvrmSspP8 The Bronze Age in Paradise: The Early Societies of the Cyclades (Early Cycladic Culture) https://youtu.be/5Qhe8CcnAGQ Sources and Suggested Reading: A History of the Archaic Greek World - Jonathan M. Hall Greece in the Making: 1200-479 BC - Robin Osborne Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times - Thomas R. Martin A History of Greece: 1300-30 BC - Victor Parker Ancient Greece: A Political, Social and Cultural History - Edited by Sarah B. Pomeroy The Complete History of Ancient Greece - Edited by Don Nardo The Greeks: An Illustrated History - Diane Harris Cline Olympia: The Archaeological Site and the Museums - Olympia Vikatou Follow History with Cy: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/historywithcy/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/historywithcy/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/historywithcy Website ► http://www.historywithcy.com Merch ► https://my-store-11502415.creator-spring.com Podcast ► https://historywithcy.buzzsprout.com/ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/historywithcy #ancienthistory #greece #history