democracy – Our Athens

Strength of the Common People: A Look into Athenian Democracy

Posted onMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019Authorannelg

Ask a group of people what they think of when you say the word ‘Athens’, and you will get variety of answers, involving art, war, academia, mythology, and theatre. However, one answer that seems to resonate with people in regards Read More …

Greek Classical Antiquity in the World Today: Given, Stolen, or Changed?

Posted onApril 29, 2019May 1, 2019Authorkysjohns

In this blog, I have chosen to explore a variety of ideas existing today throughout the world that originated in classical Athens, such as democracy, philosophy, architecture and artifacts. I intend to focus on early foreign claims upon Athenian territory Read More …