ancient Greece – The Liberal Globe

The Greek-barbarian dichotomy as part of the broader distinction and connection between West and East

February 5, 2026

” βαρβάρων δ’ Ἕλληνας ἄρχειν εἰκός, ἀλλ’ οὐ βαρβάρους … Ἑλλήνων· τὸ μὲν γὰρ δοῦλον, οἱ δ’ ἐλεύθεροι” Euripides “Iphigenia in Aulis” The ancient…

Battle of Thermopylae – at the Hot Gates – 480 BC: Secret weapons & special operations

January 8, 2026

Herodotus estimates Persian losses at Thermopylae at around 20,000. Most importantly, no distinguished Greek peltasts are mentioned at Plataea, while the “barren Mardonius” was…

The Most Famous Olympians of Antiquity

July 10, 2025

“Alas, Mardonius, with whom do you make us fight, those who do not fight for money, but for their good reputation only!” said the…

Epaminondas the Theban: Universal military genius according to J.F.C. Fuller

June 19, 2025

The Theban Epaminondas (418-362 BC). He was poor and unknown and his mother’s name has not been preserved. He trained in military duties, but…

A Visit to an Ancient Hospital (Asclepius)!

February 7, 2025

What could you do 2,500 years ago to deal with, say, an infection from a wound? First you would have to go to your…

A World That “Changes”, yet remains the same

January 30, 2025

Today, when the discussions about a “wind” of important, and even “positive”, political developments that Trump’s election supposedly signals, give and take, and all…

Glances At the Book World

September 28, 2023

On this page of our site, we will present every week the most interesting publications in our opinion that take place in the world….