Greek Reporter9h
Were the Founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, Actually Greek?
Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.
What is the Ides of March? History behind the ominous date explained
You might remember the phrase "beware the Ides of March" from your high school English class. Here's what it means and when ...
There’s a New ‘Hunger Games’ Novel. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Every year on July 4, all district children between the ages of 12 and 18 are entered into a lottery, and one boy and one ...
Addressing South Africa's deteriorating road infrastructure before it's too late
South Africa's road infrastructure is on the brink of collapse, with potholes and neglect posing serious risks to commuters.
Greek Reporter5d
King Tharypas: The Ancient Greek Ruler Who Shaped Epirus as a Major Power
King Tharypas of Epirus, the pioneering ruler who Hellenized the Molossian kingdom, shaped its cultural, political and ...
300 Pounds of Caviar, Champagne Sorbet, and More Ways to Party Like a Royal
In 41 BC, Cleopatra hosted a dinner to celebrate the Roman leader Mark Antony, who was a well-known party animal. Twelve ...
Words Matter: Kel Richards on the origin of ‘call a spade a spade’
Broadcaster and wordsmith Kel Richards has discussed the origins and meaning of “call a spade a spade” with Sky News host ...
The Daily Californian6d
Not very out of this world: Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’
It’s a testament to Bong Joon-ho's directorial talent, and Robert Pattinson’s acting, that, despite the mediocre goal that ...
Middlebury College1d
Jane Chaplin
Authors read include Herodotus, Thucydides, Aristophanes, Plutarch, Xenophon, and the Greek orators. 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc. This course is an introductory survey of Roman history, from the ...