John Leonard

Sacred Hospitals of Ancient Greece

Health

By John Leonard

Sacred Hospitals of Ancient Greece

Dedicated to the god of healing, Asclepeion sanctuaries functioned as centers of…

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Marathon: Become an Expert in 5 Minutes

Athens

By John Leonard

Marathon: Become an Expert in 5 Minutes

That’s all it takes to read our expert’s introduction to the location…

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The Acropolis Museum’s Craftsmen

Athens

By John Leonard

The Acropolis Museum’s Craftsmen

Science meets art and technical skill at the labs where authentic souvenirs…

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The Ultimate Snap Guide to Athenian History

Athens

By John Leonard

The Ultimate Snap Guide to Athenian History

Sites and museums in the heart of the ancient city that every…

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The Demagogues of Ancient Athens

Democracy

By John Leonard

The Demagogues of Ancient Athens

The phenomenon of unscrupulous politicians stoking tensions in society for their own…

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The Value of Athletic Glory in Ancient Greece

The Olympic Games

By John Leonard

The Value of Athletic Glory in Ancient Greece

For ancient Greeks, the idea of physical or athletic prowess went right…

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Anatomy of a Sanctuary

The Olympic Games

By John Leonard

Anatomy of a Sanctuary

The sanctuary of Ancient Olympia and the role it played in the…

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Delos: The Abode of the Gods

Mykonos

By John Leonard

Delos: The Abode of the Gods

One of the most memorable and fascinating  experiences to be had during…

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