On the annual Remembrance Day of ancient Athens, Pericles rose to remind the people of the City that grief alone was not the best way to honour the fallen.

Classical Greece has been an inspiration to every generation because she stands for the triumph of liberty and reason over prejudice and power.

The supreme arts and literature of ancient Athens all sprang from the State’s refusal to interfere in the life of the citizen.

When Alexander the Great threatened the people of Scythia, their ambassadors reminded him that a conqueror has many more burdens to carry than an ally has.

When Julius Caesar defied the Senate’s explicit order to resign his military command, he knew there could be no turning back.

Sensing that the Great Fire of Rome in 64 (though entertaining) was damaging his public image, the Emperor Nero looked around for someone to blame.