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Ancient Greece
What Greek Mythology Teaches Us About Women’s Rebellion
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Greek mythology has much to teach us about women's rebellion. Although women were considered minors, in myths they spoke truth to power and fiercely resisted injustice and oppression.
By Marie-Claire Beaulieu
As a scholar of ancient mythology, I’m aware of many...
Ancient Greece
For Ancient Greeks Our Modern Democracy is an Oligarchy
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To ancient Greeks, our modern democracy would count as “oligarchy”. The rule of and by the few, as opposed to the power of the people.
Ancient Greece
Three Lessons from Aristotle on Friendship
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Human beings have always prized friendship. As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote: “no one would choose to live without friends,” even if they could have all other good things instead.
By Emily Katz
While most love songs are inspired by...
Ancient Greece
Xena: How Hollywood Created a Greek Warrior Princess who Never Existed
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Xena the Greek warrior princess, who started as an antagonist of Hercules, captivated audiences around the world more than 20 years ago.
Europe
Dutch to Allow Children Option of Euthanasia: A Slippery Slope?
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Ernst Kuipers, the Dutch health minister, recently announced that regulations were being modified to allow doctors to apply euthanasia to children aged one to 12 years who were terminally ill and suffering unbearably.
By Dominic Wilkinson
Previously, assisted dying was an...
Business
What is Systemic Risk and How Does it Lead to a Banking Crisis?
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By Spiros Bougheas
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a regional US bank that funded start-up companies in the technology and innovation sector, has created a worldwide wave of financial instability.
Despite the efforts of US financial regulators to...
Greek News
Starseeds: Why Some People Think They’re Aliens
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Starseeds are a new group of people on Earth who believe they’re aliens. Also called star people, they are individuals who believe they have come to Earth from other dimensions to help heal the planet and guide humanity into...
Health
19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
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A 19-year-old man from China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, according to a recent case study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The man, who has been having memory problems since the age of 17, has become the...
Ancient Greece
Parthenon Marbles: A Loan to Greece is Not Repatriation
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In the last few weeks, we have been regularly reminded that secret talks have been taking place between the Greek government and the British Museum over the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece.
By Catharine Titi
As soon the discussions...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Historian Thucydides and the January 6 Riots
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Thucydides, the ancient Greek historian can help us understand the January 6 riots and their aftermath, as Greece also experienced extreme polarization and civil strife.
By Rachel Hadas
The second anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is upon us. And each...