InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhDPlato 15.5. After the Party: the Good, the Bad, and the UglyIn one of Plato’s most brilliant works, we are invited to an exclusive party for the best and brightest of Athenian society. We meet an…Nov 12
Jeff MillerAn Ancient Greek Warrior with a Modern American Lust for FameTales of classical Greeks in their plumed helmets and woolen tunics might seem far removed from today’s era of prevaricators, personality…Jul 71
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhDPlato 4.2 A Visit from AlcibiadesThe Athenians landed at Aegospotami “Goat Rivers” on the west side of the Hellespont, just across the straits from Lampsacus, and set up…Mar 18Mar 18
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD22.1 The Rake’s DemiseWith the overthrow of the oligarchy in Athens, the democrats were restored to power. They promised to avoid reprisals against ordinary…Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD21.1 Disaster at AegospotamiAfter their decisive victory at Arginusae in 406 BC, the Athenians were in control of the Aegean rim of Asian Minor. The Spartan fleet…Jul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhDPlato 15.5. After the Party: the Good, the Bad, and the UglyIn one of Plato’s most brilliant works, we are invited to an exclusive party for the best and brightest of Athenian society. We meet an…Nov 12
Jeff MillerAn Ancient Greek Warrior with a Modern American Lust for FameTales of classical Greeks in their plumed helmets and woolen tunics might seem far removed from today’s era of prevaricators, personality…Jul 71
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhDPlato 4.2 A Visit from AlcibiadesThe Athenians landed at Aegospotami “Goat Rivers” on the west side of the Hellespont, just across the straits from Lampsacus, and set up…Mar 18
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD22.1 The Rake’s DemiseWith the overthrow of the oligarchy in Athens, the democrats were restored to power. They promised to avoid reprisals against ordinary…Aug 7, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD21.1 Disaster at AegospotamiAfter their decisive victory at Arginusae in 406 BC, the Athenians were in control of the Aegean rim of Asian Minor. The Spartan fleet…Jul 7, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD19.1 Showdown at LesbosAfter staying four months in Athens, Alcibiades set sail with a fleet for the Aegean. He attacked the island of Andros, which had recently…May 29, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD17.8 Return of the ProdigalAs the Athenian fleet in the Aegean and the Hellespont gradually gained ground against the Spartan navy, things went badly for the…May 11, 2023
InThe First PhilosophersbyDaniel W. Graham, PhD17.7 Government in ExileWhile the democracy in Athens was being overthrown, Athenian forces on the island of Samos supported the Samian democrats in removing the…May 8, 2023
