Photo: Close Up of Themis Statue with Justice Scales on Bright Background by Zhane Luk In the Courts: The Rhetoric of Athens and Today Rhetoric’s Precedence over Evidence in Classical Athenian Courts By: Lauren Davis I. Introduction To many modern audiences, the charm of Ancient Greece lies in its image as an overflowing fountain […]
Athens
Athens: Cruel Imperial Power or Falsely Maligned?
Photo: Acropolis of Athens is a painting by Leo von Klenze Athens: Cruel Imperial Power or Falsely Maligned? An Analysis of Greek Perceptions of Athenian Hegemonic Behavior By: Andrew Liu I. Introduction The Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Plataea is read by many as a clear repudiation of tyranny and empire—the […]
Slaves in Free Spaces
Open Dimensions of Space, Socioeconomic Mobility, and Anxiety About Identity in Classical Athens By Elizabeth Vo-Phamhi 1. Introduction. World history from antiquity to the present day has abounded with examples of classism and xenophobia as counterforces against socioeconomic mobility and the democratization of opportunity. Societies with servile components are particularly rich in these […]