"Why, then, Socrates, do they say that it is not allowable to kill one's self?”Continuing The Last Days of Socrates,our selection from Phaedo by
The Last Days of Socrates
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Setting the Scene.IntroductionThis story is one of the most memorable
The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered – 5
Today's installment concludes The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered,the name of our combined selection by James Baikie and David G. Hogarth. The
The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered – 4
We now know Aegean civilization to have been developed locally from rude neolithic beginnings by an unbroken process of evolution continued throughout
The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered – 3
Of the wealth of material which has been brought to light much, of course, still waits, and perhaps may long wait, for interpretation.Continuing The
The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered – 2
So long as the war-fleet of Minos was in being, Cnossos needed no fortifications.Continuing The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered,with a
The Origin of Greek Alphabet Discovered
This series has five easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe remarkable archeological discoveries of the last few years have naturally
The Battle of Marathon – 12
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Marathon,our selection by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.If you have journeyed through all of the
The Battle of Marathon – 11
The Athenian slain were buried on the field of battle. This was contrary to the usual custom.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from