Ancient Greek philosophers
UNESCO proclaims 2016 ‘Year of Aristotle’
In celebration of 2,400 years since the birth of the great Greek thinker of antiquity and one of the fathers of western philosophy, Aristotle, UNESCO proclaimed 2016 the ‘Year of Aristotle’. A series of events to honour Aristotle have been scheduled throughout the year, with the most prestigious one planned to take place in Paris in November.
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Socrates trial presented at the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki in Ancient Greek
Plato’s Apology that presents the famous trial of Philosopher Socrates will be played in the original ancient Greek language for one night at the foyer of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki on Saturday evening.
Ancient Greek jokes: 10 + 1 funny moments of antiquity
* Someone told Aristippos that Laida was faking her affection for him. Aristippos said: “Wine nor fish love me, but I still enjoy them.”
* Someone told Diogenes, “Your fellow countrymen have condemned you to exile.” The great philosopher responded: “And I have condemned them to stay in their land.”
Shame, justice, democracy
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Proto Thema meets … Woody Allen in Cannes!
Woody Allen says he’s definitely interested in shooting a movie in Athens if local authorities also pitch in for the production’s funding, noting that this was the case when he shot in London, Paris, Madrid and Rome.
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Grekland Panorama: A celebration of Greek gastronomy and culture in the heart of Sweden
Grekland Panorama, the only dedicated travel & food fair for Greece in the heart of Stockholm, the buzzing capital of Scandinavia, is scheduled to take place between February 13 and 15.
Aristotle's Lyceum open to public
One of the sites on the "Green Cultural Routes" program organized by the Culture Ministrys Directorate of Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs Department is Aristotles Lyceum, which opened its doors to the public on Wednesday after an introductory event last month aimed at acquainting the public with the site and the tour.
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Aristotle's Lyceum in central Athens opens to the public
Aristotles Lyceum, believed to have been established as the ancient philosophers seat of learning in 335 BC, opened to the public on Wednesday after years of preparations.
Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens almost ready to open to public
One of the sites chosen as part of the green cultural routes program organized by the Culture Ministrys Directorate of Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs Department was Aristotles Lyceum. The tour, which introduced attendees to new and exciting information about life in ancient Greece, was led by the head of the Third Ephorate of Classical Antiquities, Eleni Banou.
Freedom in the digital age
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