The same force that paved the way for the Greek Golden Age sowed the seeds of its political collapse: individualism.

When reflecting on the ancient world, historians often break societies down ... a talent recognised by the philosopher Socrates, who frequently engaged in conversation with her. Hydna of Scione was a ...

Philosophical drama ‘Socrates er Jobanbondi’ to be staged at Shilpakala today At the heart of the play is the tragic trial of the Greek philosopher Socrates, whose unwavering pursuit of truth ...

Only by admitting ignorance, or being willing to, can we expect to grow less ignorant: Socrates claimed that our inability to “lead lives based on knowledge … because we lack it” isn’t a reason to ...

Ancient Greeks and Romans were well aware that a cost of living crisis can cause political strife. Here’s how they managed.

In 2024, researchers revealed they had found new details of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato’s burial site. It was a ...

Worn by the likes of John Lennon and Sarah Jessica Parker, these handmade Greek sandals are still crafted in Athens today, with travellers flocking here for the experience.

I must be one of the few who don’t have a smart phone. I don’t need one and I can do without. Millions can’t. Much has been ...

The thinker behind the “Republic” and other works of philosophy also played political adviser to a series of rulers in Sicily.

Stoicism was one of ancient Greece ’s philosophical movements founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Credit: Public domain Stoicism, was one of ancient Greece’s philosophical ...