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Greek Philosophy & History
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Plato's Academy: The World’s First University
The Platonic Academy, or simply, ”The Academy,” was a famous school in ancient Athens founded… -
The Greek Origins Of Marseille
The huge port city of Marseille in southern France was founded by Greeks back in… -
Ancient Olympia’s Helmet Mystery Impresses Scientists
An archaeologist published a photo of several helmets kept in the storeroom of the Archaeological… -
Ancient Greek Comedies That Are Still Funny Today
Some things never change–and humor, luckily, is one thing that hasn’t changed a great deal… -
The Most Influential Greek Philosophers
Every year, the third Thursday of November is World Philosophy Day as proclaimed by UNESCO.… -
7 Mysteries Of Ancient Greece That Remain Unexplained
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy. The information we have about… -
What Did The Ancient Greeks Look Like?
More than most other populations from the ancient past, the physical appearance of the Greeks,… -
The Heroes Of The Ohi Day
October 28th is the day that commemorates the rejection by Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas of… -
5 Interesting Facts About Ohi Day You May Don’t Know
Ohi Day is commemorated each year on October 28th by Greeks throughout the world… -
Greek Monastery Manuscripts Tell New Story Of Ottoman Rule
A church bell sounds, the staccato thudding of mallet on plank summons monks to afternoon…
