By Han XiaoOver 2,400 years ago, during the time of the Peloponnesian War that engulfed Greece, the leader of the Greeks, Pericles, delivered his famous ‘Funeral Oration’ to commemorate the soldiers ...

By Dr. Zeren LangjiaIs a ruler truly in control, or merely borrowing power from people? Throughout history, civilisations have devised distinct frameworks for legitimising rulers. Two influential ...

According to a close examination of the evidence, scholars have shown that Athens continued to have kings much later than believed.

QUEEN ANNE’S LACE lace is part of the family Apiaceae, and is also known as wild carrot. Its cousins are caraway, celery, ...

With the capital's reservoirs approaching historic lows, officials are turning to ancient engineering to conserve potable ...

We will restore the value of liberal education if we are willing to fight for it. It’s not an easy battle, but it’s also an ...

For generations, Americans have surrounded themselves with the symbols of ancient Greece and Rome: marble columns, laurel ...

The current state of governance in Bangladesh resembles "mobocracy" rather than democracy, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (17 July). "We led the July uprising for democracy.

Blowing out birthday candles is surprisingly ancient What began as a sacred ritual has become one of the world’s most widespread party traditions.

As the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year, now is an opportune time to reflect on the constitutional rights guaranteed to ...

Solon's laws in ancient Athens protected slaves' rights, revealing a unique approach to slavery in the society of the ...