The historian Thucydides said triremes could reach speeds that are close to those of today's racing shells.

For instance, the historian Thucydides, who is known for being critical, considers it a true event but doubts that 1,186 ships were sent to Troy.

Alimos: A community on the Attic coast, it was the birthplace of the historian Thucydides.

This spectacular case of custodial negligence drew the attention of the historian Thucydides, a man with scant interest in religion or women.

The historian Thucydides, noted for his scientific and rational approach to history, is also much admired by later humanists.

The historian Thucydides was in charge of a fleet in the area, but he failed to arrive in time to prevent the secession.

The Greek historian Thucydides mentions a siege of the city in 414 BC.

The harbour was mentioned by the historian Thucydides.

Some scholars note the similarity between Machiavellian and the Greek historian Thucydides, since both emphasized power politics.

The proceedings of the Congress are known largely through the writings of the historian Thucydides.