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Quotation of the Week 20

constantinakatsari June 14, 2010

I have been wondering about the future of education in this country for some time. So, I decided to gather together a few quotes that will help me understand it better. Here they go: “(On Cambridge University…) This place is the Devil, or at least his principle residence, they call it the University, but any other appellation would have suited it much better, for study is the last pursuit of the society; the Master eats, drinks and sleeps, the Fellows drink, dispute, and pun, the emp... »

Ancient History Competition 24

constantinakatsari June 1, 2010

Which Roman author “immortalised” Alcibiades’ favourite (?) pet? »

Quotation of the Week 17

constantinakatsari May 23, 2010

“History, like wood, has a grain in it which determines how it splits; and those in authority, besides trying to shape and direct events, sometimes find it more convenient just to let them happen.” (Malcolm Muggeridge, The Infernal Grove, 1975) »

Ancient History Competition 23

constantinakatsari May 22, 2010

Many would think that it was inappropriate for Spartans to use tricks in war, but he said that “where the lion’s skin is not enough, the fox’s skin must be added”. Who was he? »

Quotation of the Week 16

constantinakatsari May 15, 2010

“History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives” (Abba Eban, speech in London, 16 December 1970) »

Ancient History Competition 22

constantinakatsari May 14, 2010

Which Roman emperor was transformed into a … pumpkin, after he died? »

Solidarity to Egyptian Students

constantinakatsari May 11, 2010

Today I received the following distressing announcement. “Abuses by state and university authorities against academic freedom are not uncommon in Egyptian universities. Both students and professors suffer them. Activists among Egyptian students are routinely subjected to various repressive measures aimed at deterring students from participating in any political activity. In fact students are discouraged from organizing any autonomous activity whatsoever. This year because Egypt is shortly ... »

Quotation of the week 15

constantinakatsari May 7, 2010

“History gets thicker as it approaches recent times” (Abba Eban, English History, 1914-1945, 1965) »

Ancient History Competition 21

constantinakatsari May 5, 2010

This Spartan princess could be mistaken for a prince because of her affinity for horse breeding and horse riding. And did I mention that she was remarkably rich? Who was she? »

Archaeology Volunteers

constantinakatsari May 4, 2010

I have just received an interesting email about archaeological work in Catania and I would like to share it with you. I hope your Italian is adequate. It looks like an exciting adventure! “I would like to introduce Camping Jonio,a camp site in Catania,Sicily.Catania University is famous for its departments of geology,volcanology,archeology,botany,marine archaeology amongst others.Our campsite,which is open all year round,is ideally placed to provide accomodation for students.We offer a ran... »