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Greek Influence on the US Constitution

Speaking in March 2019 in the White House, President Donald Trump said that“the U.S and the whole western civilization has been shaped by the achievements of the Greek people.”   I think he was right. … 

What do you know of Pericles? 

What do you know of Pericles?   He was a prominent and influential Athenian statesman, and his story basically tells us that the world hasn’t changed in nearly 3000 years. Does it ever? In the years… 

How do you get out of a maze?

Greek mythology tells the story of Monster in the Maze. It tells of a frightening creature, with the head of a bull and the body of a man, yes, half man and half animal.  Now… 

A Victorian Legacy – A special age

When do you think the first public park was opened in England? Today we take our public parks for granted, but it didn’t used to be like that. There were a few pleasure gardens and,… 

Facts about Queen Victoria:

First of all, did you know that she was the Queen of England from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.  Then on 1 May 1876 she also became the Empress of… 

Daedalus – Who was he?

Daedalus was a famous character from Greek mythology, He was a skilful architect and craftsman, who mythology tells us was seen as a figure of wisdom, knowledge and power. Now as you may have guessed… 

The story of the Monster in the Maze

The Greek myth of the Minotaur inspires the story of Monster in the Maze. Theseus goes into a Maze and finds his way out, but how? Theseus was the son of Aegeus, the King of…