Modern societies, argues Michel Foucault, think and talk about sex far more than their forebears ever did. But this has not been liberating.
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Without the internet, television, radio or any widespread means of communication, ancient Greek athletes had to struggle to make their success known and easily communicated to a broad public.
The Athens fires were a dangerous reflection of Atomist philosophies that see the world as exploitable, for sale and open to waste and abuse.
Disasters are inevitable. They should not make us give up on life, rather we should celebrate the preciousness of that life all the more.
Federal building guidelines say that ‘development of an official style must be avoided’ – which is exactly what a leaked executive order is trying to do.
From a young age, Neaera was trained for the life of a hetaira, or courtesan. Her tragic story comes to us only through court documents, but she deserves to be remembered.
Stories passed down from the ancient world tell of self-powered machines able to move on their own – robots – playing key roles in historic moments.
The idea that the athletic contests – held in honour of the Greek god Zeus for over a thousand years – were shut down by a puritanical Christian emperor makes for a good story. But is it true?
Sappho sang of desire, passion and love – mostly directed towards women. As new fragments of her work are found, a fuller picture of her is emerging, but she remains the most mysterious of ancient poets.
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Honorary Professor of Classics and Ancient History, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor of Classics, University of Cambridge
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Research Scholar, Classics and History and Philosophy of Science, Stanford University
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Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Oregon State University
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Associate Professor of Classics, University of Winnipeg
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Professor in Philosophy, Australian Catholic University