The map below shows the location of Sparta and Athens. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...

A historical anecdote explains why the Macedonians and Spartans never went to war when king Philip conquered all of Greece.

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Myson of Chenae, named a sage by Plato instead of Periander, stood for ethical wisdom over political power in Greek ...

Thucydides anticipated the Trump-Zelenskyy conversation in his “History of the Peloponnesian War,” in which the islanders of ...

Actors Circle will present the ancient Greek comedy, Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata” March 13-16 and March 21-23 at Providence ...

Thucydides’ fifth century B.C. history of the war between Athens and Sparta includes a famous debate over the use of military power known as the Melian Dialogue. Athens lands a fleet at the ...

Instead, it's a call to action. From helping mediate in Ukraine to investing in the US, China may yet defy historical ...

once known as Sparta, Mycenae, Corinth and Olympia, original home to the Olympic Games to name just a handful. You could take a tour from Athens but driving yourself around is a better option.

In the 5th century BC, Athens was wealthy and prosperous. But the Peloponnesian War against Sparta led to plague, decimation of the Athenian forces and destitution. The 19th century saw huge ...