The Lasting Legacy- The Greeks innovations and ideas can still be seen today through their lasting legacy. Parts of this legacy that can still be seen today include developements in architecture, art, mathematics, medicine and democracy. Modern architecture still uses techniques used by the Greeks. Columns were a major part of Ancient Greek architecture, which can still be seen today in modern architecture with buildings such as the White House and the US Capitol Building. Art is influenced still today by the Ancient Greeks. Including their advancements in metal working, which has helped shape the developement of iron and steel. Also Greek sculptures are still regarded today as some of the best pieces of art in history. Mathematics have also been impacted substantially by the Ancient Greeks. Including the developement of many theories and the creation of the book "the Elements" which was the most advanced mathematics book until the 1800's. The medical field has been greatly impacted by the Ancient Greeks. The Hippocratic Oath was developed in Ancient Greece, which is still followed by doctors today. This oath is taken by doctors in order to have a patient first mentality. Arguably the most influential innovation of the Ancient Greeks was their development of a democracy. Originating in Athens in 550BC this form of government is used by many countries today including the United States. This from of government allows all citizens (in most cases) to vote for government officials. The Greeks used a direct form of Democracy because of the small population, but in a larger population scenario the government would use a indirect form. The indirect makes people go out to vote instead of someone going to them. The lasting legacy of the Ancient Greeks is very in depth and is one of the most important legacies of any ancient groups of people.