In 399 BCE, Athens put one of its greatest thinkers, Socrates, on trial. The charges? Corrupting the youth and disrespecting ...

Have you ever imagined the ancient philosopher Socrates seated at a modern desk, peering intently into a glowing screen? It ...

Actually, Netanyahu would do well to read Plato, to learn about democracy and the rule of law, and to stand trial and accept ...

Running might appear to be just a modern health trend, but the exercise preferences of historical geniuses provide a compelling insight into their creative processes. This article explores the unique ...

During Socrates' youth Athens was a city at the height of its power and the intellectual center of the Greek world. The spirit of openness which democracy encouraged had given rise to new fields ...

After Socrates had been found guilty of impiety and corrupting the morals of the city's youth, he was next invited to propose a suitable punishment. This was a legal tradition in Athens and an ...

The train to Athens crosses the Corinth Canal, construction on which begun as early as 67 AD, but was only completed in 1893. In Corinth, Alice meets her guide, a man named Socrates, who takes her on ...

5/5 The Spartans break down Athenian walls. Socrates' card is marked.

Socrates used to lecture here ... Free admission days to this central Athens site are offered on select holidays and winter Sundays. Tickets include entry to all of Ancient Agora's attractions ...