Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece
Was Plato’s Republic a Utopian Vision or a Dystopian Nightmare?
The philosophical dialogue, The Republic, was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 375 BCE. It describes his vision of an ideal and just society that would be ruled by philosopher-kings.
Over two thousand years later, this work on...
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The Splendor of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
The Temple of Olympian Zeus lies at the heart of the Greek capital of Athens. It remains one of the most iconic landmarks of this historic city and an important center of the ancient Greek world.
The temple of Olympian...
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Long Lost Ancient City Discovered in Serres, Greece
Archaeologists have recently uncovered an ancient city in Palaiokastro, Serres, Greece.
The ancient city appears to have been founded at the end of the 6th century BC and remained in existence into the 6th century AD. Archaeologists who have been...
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The Unbreakable Bond of Alexander the Great and His Horse, Bucephalus
Bucephalus, the majestic black horse with a white star on his brow, is one of the most famous horses in history.
His fame and popularity across generations is linked to that of his rider and companion, Alexander the Great. The...
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Why We are All Greeks: Three Times the World Adopted Greek Principles
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"We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religions, our arts have their root in Greece," Percy Bysshe Shelley.
By Demetri Kantarelis, Ph.D. Professor, Assumption University
"Hey, we are all Greek!" I mean that, figuratively, we, all inhabitants of Earth,...
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Did the Ancient Greeks Celebrate Carnival?
As the vibrant parades of Carnival sweep across Greece, one question comes to many people's minds: Did the ancient Greeks celebrate Carnival?
From the samba-infused streets of Patras to the mask-adorned revelers in Rethymno, Naoussa, and Xanthi, one can't help...
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Could This Ancient Greek Fresco Be The Inspiration for Virgin Mary Depictions?
A discovery in Aigai, Greece sparked intrigue among art historians and theologians alike. It was a 4th-century BC fresco known as the "Madonna of Aigai." This ancient Greek depiction bears striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of Virgin Mary...
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The Mystery of Linear B, Greece’s Enigmatic Script
Linear B, the enigmatic script of ancient Greece used by the Mycenaean civilization, has long captivated the minds of experts and enthusiasts alike.
For decades, historians, linguists, and archaeologists have been debating over this fascinating writing system that dominated the...
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Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today
Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations moved water uphill without modern technology? The answer lies in a simple yet very smart device called the Archimedes screw.
Named after the brilliant Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes, who lived in the...
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Seven Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark in History
In Ancient Greece several women were defiant and established themselves as respected doctors, philosophers or mathematicians.