From Ancient Greece to Stalin’s Russia: the Unique Cruelty of Exile
In Stalin’s Russia, roughly 1.5 million people were in gulags in any given year. Around 15% of the entire population between 1930 and 1950...
Civilisation, Savagery and Us: Exploring Human Nature
In classrooms around the world over the past decades, students have studied William Golding’s classic novel, “Lord of the Flies,” where a group of...
From Ancient Greece to Broadway, Music Has Played A Critical Role in Theater
Though anxiety about the fate of live theater performances still lingers, Broadway is celebrating its third season since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, with...
There’s Something About The Maenads: Our Fascination With Greek Mythology
Ancient Greece is having a moment. To be honest, it’s usually having some sort of moment. Even though the society of Ancient Greece was...
The Story of The Real Marathon Run in Ancient Greece
The Athens Marathon the Authentic was established to commemorate the historic run of Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier who ran from the battlefield at Marathon...
The Odyssey of English: the Serious Sport of Athletics in Ancient Greece
The association between Ancient Greece and athletics is well known, no doubt in part because of the modern Olympic Games. However, there are many...
The History Of The Bar Dates All The Way Back To Ancient Greece
Chances are, you’ve been to a bar at some point during your lifetime. Whether it’s a rowdy Mardi Gras spot on Bourbon Street, a...