Socrates, who lived and died in the birthplace of democracy--Athens--was deeply sceptical of it. He argued that democracy is, at best, a gamble that elevates popular figures, and at worst, produces ...

Ancient Greece was a land of gods, myths, altars, and temples that inspire books, films, and modern culture to this day. But ...

"Religion covers the Abyss, the Chaos, the Groundlessness that society is for itself; it occults society as self-creation, as ...

If Western civilization were asked, in the terms of the old Reader’s Digest column, to name the Most Unforgettable Character It Ever Met, it would surely answer, with a single, sighing voice: Paul.

From legendary philosophers to brilliant inventors, these individuals left an indelible mark on human history. Join us as we ...

At its core, the book advances a single, coherent thesis: that the life of Jesus occurred at a uniquely prepared moment in history, when philosophical, cultural and political developments converged to ...

In 399BC, a panel of Athenian judges voted to execute Socrates. Among the charges levelled against the great philosopher was ...

From Argentina to Siam and the Ottoman Empire, these lesser-known figures of Greek descent played key roles in shaping world history.

On Monday, November 18, 1985, as the ocean freighter ‘Socrates’ dragged its anchor off of Park Point, strong winds from a nasty storm slammed ship closer to the shore. By 8:00 p.m. that evening, the ...

A weekly deep dive into the current trends, slang, and viral videos of youth culture in terms that even the squarest can understand. As usual, this week's collection of youth culture flotsam is all ...

Among the great philosophers’ names, Socrates stands as one of the most notable. Born around 470 BCE, the ancient Greek philosopher is largely to thank for founding Western philosophy and was even a ...