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Disability in Ancient Greece: Myths, Facts, and Accessibility Insights

Professor Debby Sneed explores disability in ancient Greece, debunks myths, previews her new book, and examines accessibility in modern Athens.

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Top 5 Archaeological Discoveries in Greece in 2024

From a mysterious Minoan structure to a rediscovered ancient city, these five archaeological finds from 2024 offer fresh perspectives on Greece’s rich history.

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How Did Democracy Work in Ancient Athens?

In a record year of political elections, we explore the world’s first democratic experiment and how its successes and flaws echo in modern governance.

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The Panathenaia: An Ancient Athenian Festival of Divine Splendor

Experience the grandeur of ancient Athens through the Panathenaic Festival, a celebration of piety, athleticism, and cultural excellence.

Were Ancient Democracies Better than our Own?

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By John McK. Camp II

Were Ancient Democracies Better than our Own?

With modern democracy in disarray, it is worth considering if there were…

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Untangling the Caryatids’ Intricate Braids

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By Alexandra Tzavella

Untangling the Caryatids’ Intricate Braids

Fairfield University’s Katherine Schwab talks about her research on ancient Greece's most…

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Landmarks: Plato’s Academy & Aristotle’s Lyceum

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By Panos Valavanis

Landmarks: Plato’s Academy & Aristotle’s Lyceum

Where Thought Was Nurtured

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Sharing the Wealth

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By Nicholas Kyriazis

Sharing the Wealth

The much-debated relationship between democracy, inequality and redistribution is an issue that…

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