THEMISTOCLES THE TRICKSTER

             Greek civilization passed on many achievements to Rome and then Western Civilization. Had the Persians won the Persian Wars, it is possible that we would not have the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripedes, and Aristophanes. We might not have all the teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Our civilization Read more…

ARISTODEMUS THE TREMBLER

                The Battle of Thermopylae is famous for the stand the Spartans made against a huge Persian army.  Everyone knows that all 300 of Leonidas’ men were killed in the battle.  But it was actually not all 300.  After holding off the Persians for several days, a Greek traitor told Read more…

THE SPRINGFIELD RACE RIOT

Today Pres. Biden will sign a proclamation creating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois in remembrance of the Springfield Race Riot.                 On August 16, 2024, Pres. Biden signed a proclamation creating a national monument in Springfield, Ill. In remembrance of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. Springfield at the Read more…