“The oldest written poem was by the Greek, Homer. His poem, The Iliad, tells the story of the siege of Troy, a story of the heroes who fought to the death to get Helen back to her hubby, King Menelaus.” — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“Sometimes an event happens that is so great the world is never the same again after it. In the twentieth century one of the… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“Pyramidiots Some history books will tell you that the Egyptians were great at maths – even better than your teacher. Here’s why they think… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“Greeks heard the poems read on stage while a group of dancers performed. Then a clever poet called Aeschylus came along and had a… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“The oldest written poem was by the Greek, Homer. His poem, The Iliad, tells the story of the siege of Troy, a story of… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
The only politician ever to have entered parliament with honourable intentions, was Guy Fawkes. — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“They also thought there were spirits called ‘daimons’ around. Some were good and protected you; some were evil and could lead you into wickedness.” — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“Hippocrates was so great that today’s doctors still take the Oath of Hippocrates (though it has been modified during the 20th century)” — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
I'm not a historian, and I wouldn't want to be. I want to change the world. Attack the elite. Overturn the hierarchy. Look at… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
“After they had lost the war with Sparta the Athenians looked for someone to blame. They blamed the old teacher, Socrates. Being a rather… — Terry Deary Copy Share Image
