Here we present and analyze two excerpts from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar’s timeless political messages”
Pindar’s timeless political messages
Creation of a new political elite in the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) World through a process of political marriages – A high-point of ‘Byzantine’ diplomacy
Even though the fall of Constantinople to the Fourth Crusade in April 1204 marked a turning point in the history of Southeastern Europe and the entire Eastern Mediterranean world, changing—often radically—the political, cultural, religious, economic and social circumstances in this vast region, a wave of changes beginning exactly one century before this significant event had already transformed the political system in Southeastern Europe, that is, in the Byzantine Empire᾽s European hinterland. Continue reading “Creation of a new political elite in the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) World through a process of political marriages – A high-point of ‘Byzantine’ diplomacy”
Thersites; one of Homer’s ‘counter-examples’
In this post we present an original analysis of the dialogue between Thersites and Odysseus, appearing in the Second Rhapsody of Homer‘s Iliad. Continue reading “Thersites; one of Homer’s ‘counter-examples’”
Narcissists less likely to support democracy
New research suggests that people with a narcissistic self-view are more likely to demonstrate lower support for democracy. Continue reading “Narcissists less likely to support democracy”
How can people recognize the quality of their governors?
Here we present and analyze two excerpts from Homer’s Iliad that answer the question of our title. Continue reading “How can people recognize the quality of their governors?”
Power, Persuasion and Justice
Here we bring to your knowledge the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Richard Ned Lebow. Continue reading “Power, Persuasion and Justice”
