Socrates
Ancient Greece
Was Socrates’ Trial and Subsequent Death Penalty Legally Just?
Historians have presented the trial of Socrates as a parody, claiming that the Athenian philosopher was forced to face invented charges
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom
Some of the best quotes by Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.
Ancient Greece
Xenophon: Warrior and Chronicler of Ancient Greece
The Greek military leader, philosopher and historian Xenophon was beyond a doubt one of the most extraordinary figures of ancient Greece.
Ancient Greece
Socrates’ Views on Death Will Help You Deal With Fear
One of the greatest minds of all time, Socrates' views on death made him go down in history for his cheerful taking of poison after his trial.
Greek News
The Most Famous Greek Person that Ever Lived
Who is the most famous Greek ever? This the perennial question that often occurs among Greeks, philhellenes and historians.
Of course there is no one answer to this question. There are many famous Greeks who lived in the past 2,500...
Ancient Greece
Socrates, the Founder of Western Philosophy
Socrates is the most important exponent of Western philosophy, his ideas forming a continuum from Ancient Greece to today's Western thought
Ancient Greece
A History of Wine in Ancient Greece
The recorded history of wine in Ancient Greece begins around the 15th century BC, while viticulture appears to have existed as early as in the Neolithic era, 6,500 years ago
Ancient Greece
Platonic Love: The Concept of the Greek Philosopher Plato
Platonic love is one of the most widely misinterpreted concepts in Plato's philosophy. It has transcended the realm of philosophy, becoming widely used across culture -- and has strayed from its original meaning throughout the process.
Plato believed that love...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Weightlifter and the 316 Pound Rock
In Ancient Greece, strength was greatly appreciated as a physical attribute; the Greek weightlifter Bybon went down in history for the feat of lifting a 316 pound stone.
Weightlifting was common among ancient Greeks, since their culture celebrated strength. Soldiers...
Ancient Greece
Gossip was a Powerful Tool for the Powerless in Ancient Greece
Gossip was a real tool in the hands of slaves who wanted to punish their masters if they had treated them badly in ancient Greece.