Five Lines, known in Ancient Greece as pente grammai, was one of the most popular strategy games of the classical world. Unlike simple children’s pastimes, this Ancient Greek game required careful planning, patience, and the ability to anticipate an...
Among ancient philosophers, Plato stands out for the boldness of his educational vision. In discussions of education, many modern thinkers claim originality for humane and progressive methods. Yet, classical antiquity already articulated principles that resonate strongly today.
In The Republic,...
Chess has been receiving increased attention in the media, as Greek players are performing very well. Lately, the Greek chess team became the highest-ranked team in Europe and 5th in the world while participating in the Kasparov Cup. More...
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have recently discovered that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean in Greece could be playing pieces from an ancient board game.
There has been quite a lot of speculation...
