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1. Temple Of Apollo

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   The Second Temple of the Alcmaeonidae (The "Fifth Century" Temple)
   Following the destruction of the previous iteration by fire around 548 BCE, the reconstruction was financed primarily through the wealth of the Alcmaeonidae family of Athens. This temple, often designated as the 'Third Temple' in simplified chronologies, was notable for its Ionic façade elements contrasting with its Doric main order. It housed the celebrated sculptural group dedi…

2. Thucydides

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   Biography and Exile
   Thucydides was born into a wealthy Athenian family with connections to Miltiades, the victor of Marathon. His aristocratic background provided him with significant education and access to political life in Athens. His direct involvement in the war is confirmed by his own account: he served as a general (strategos) and was in command at Thasos when the Spartan general Brasidas captured Amphipolis in 424 BCE.
   The failure to save Amphipolis resulted in his exile from Athens for twenty years, a…