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From Tyranny to Athenian Democracy

When – and how – did Athenian democracy begin? There...

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Ancient Reading in an Historical Context

This lecture will explore the varying ways in which people...

Experts in politics: Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle

Socrates sought to test the expertise of everyone around him...

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Democracy: Ancient Models, Modern Challenges

Demokratia is the power (kratos) of the people (demos). But...

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Great God Pan: Lord of the Wild

Pan started as a shepherds’ god in a wild and...

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Ancient Greek Ideas of Justice

In the poetry of the Athenian lawgiver Solon, justice (dikē)...

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Oligarchs and Their Discontents

Oligarchical factions in Athens twice succeeded in taking power within...

A close-up, black and white shot of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius

The Western Magical Tradition

This lecture makes a survey of learned ceremonial magic in...

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Ancient Goddesses of Sex and War

This lecture looks at a series of divine female figures...

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Writing Laws: Hammurabi to Solon

When and why do written laws emerge in ancient societies...

Etching of Greek scribes