" This kind of mourning established and maintained by the movement directly challenges official rhetoric and abundant ...

As people across the globe celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21, we delve into the world of poetry in ancient Greece, from ...

She associated with leading philosophers, including Socrates, and appears in Plato’s Menexenus, where he portrays her as a master of rhetoric. Her influence was controversial in Athens ... and science ...

Athens features some of the most luxurious homes on the market. From an historic landmark house to gourmet kitchens and breathtaking views, the Classic City has many stunning houses currently ...

The Library of Pantainos, a significant cultural and educational institution in Roman Athens, had perhaps the earliest known inscription in the world which laid out rules for the visitors. “No book is ...

The Athens-Limestone County Public Library has announced that there are still spots available in their Read to a Therapy Dog program. The 20-minute program gives students ages 6 through 18 an ...

Members of a society committed to making North East Lincolnshire a better place to live are calling for a full restoration of the Grimsby Central Library building and clarification on the Council ...

The Gadfly reference dates back to Socrates, who described himself as a “gadfly,” a stinging insect whose purpose was to harass and “sting” the citizens of Athens out of their ignorance and ...

The combo ticket includes the Agora and 6 additional sites: Acropolis, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library ... the 6th century BC. Athens’s best-known philosopher, Socrates, would frequently ...