Ancient Greece, renowned as the cradle of democracy and a hub for philosophy, literature, and science, experienced its peak between 500 and 300 BC. Despite its monumental contributions to architecture and culture, Greece fell under Roman control by 146 BC. The fragmentation of Greece into independent city-states, such as Athens, Sparta, and Thebes, played a significant role in its eventual downfall.  Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryImportant EventsRead Later