But warnings from the fathers of democracy against the foolishness of avarice and pride are often ignored as evidenced by ...

The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato on democracy, authored around 375 BC, has shaped ...

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Explore the wonders of ancient civilizations as you embark on a journey through time. Delve into the fascinating histories of ...

Greece's identity is inextricably linked to the sea, a relationship forged through thalassocracy and a modern global shipping ...

In his Bryn Mawr Classical Review of Jessica Paga’s book “The Construction of the Athenian Democracy,” Roy van Wijk, SNFS of Westfälische Wilhelmsuniversität Münster, states, “A subtitle for Paga’s ...

The word oligarchy comes from Ancient Greek, combining "olígos" (ὀλίγος) meaning "few" and "árkho" (ἄρχω) meaning "to rule or ...

Discover this lovely neighborhood of Athens, where history, walkable streets, and local charm offer relief from the city's ...

Hegemons eventually fall victim to the consequences of the brutal world they help to forge. America would be wise to learn ...

An online program aimed primarily at Greek educators abroad is set to be run this year with the goal of strengthening ...

Even in ancient Greece, people worried about philosophy’s subversive effect on tender minds.

He was contemplating the klismos, a sculptural chair with a curved backrest, woven seat, and tapered saber legs that swoop ...