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Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs

Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in the fourth century AD. Born around the year 360, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer...

When Exactly Is Atlantis Believed to Have Existed?

Plato's story of Atlantis is famously set a very long time ago in the past. The figure "9000 years before Solon" is thrown around a lot in discussions of when Atlantis supposedly existed. However, did Plato really set his...

Six Glorious Ancient Greeks Who Had an Inglorious End

Ancient Greek history is full of glorious men who have left an indelible mark through their military genius, courage, artistic greatness, political savviness, and exceptional statesmanship. Their statues grace monuments, city squares, and government buildings. In their portraits, they gaze...

Was Plato’s Republic a Utopian Vision or a Dystopian Nightmare?

The philosophical dialogue, The Republic, was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 375 BCE. It describes his vision of an ideal and just society that would be ruled by philosopher-kings. Over two thousand years later, this work on...

Gymnasium: The First Gym in Ancient Greece

The word "gymnasium" in ancient Greece, which also refers to the modern gym, was commonly used because exercise and maintaining a fit body were especially important for Greeks. The word—which references a place for working out—derives from the Greek verb...

Greek Philosopher Pythagoras and His Famous Theorem

The influence of Pythagoras in mathematics and philosophy remains strong today along with the mysteries surrounding the great Greek philosopher

Mysterious Geometry ‘Connects’ Ancient Greek Temples

Sacred geometry is a concept developed in ancient times grounded on the idea that the world is created based on a consistent geometrical pattern

Glaucon: The Ancient Greek Philosopher and Plato’s Older Brother

Ancient Greek philosopher Glaucon was the older brother of Plato, and appeared in many Platonian works. He was famous and admired in his own right, too. The ancient Greek philosopher Glaucon was thought to have lived in the latter half...

Was Atlantis a Minoan Civilization on Santorini Island?

Researchers have been speculating about the location or nature of Atlantis since Plato first wrote about it. A huge variety of theories have arisen, especially in modern times. Popular theories include identifying Atlantis with the Azores, Antarctica, or South...

The Alarm Clock Invented by Ancient Greek Philosopher Plato

The great Greek philosopher Plato was the first to realize the need for an awakening device and invented what was the first alarm clock in history. Plato (ca. 428-ca. 348 BC) had good reason to make such an invention, as...