In a ceremony that demonstrated the size and strength of Bay Ridge’s vibrant Greek-American community, hundreds of people gathered at a construction site on Sunday to mark the groundbreaking for a new ...

Plato wasn't just criticizing Homer. He was competing with him, offering Greece a new mythology with new heroes.

Plato is one of history’s most influential thinkers, the “sublime philosopher” whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his ...

Plato's life details revealed through advancements. Contradictory findings on his final moments. Insights on slavery experiences. Greek Schools project uncovers historical knowledge. Music displeasure ...

One of history's most influential philosophers, Plato was known for his theories on politics, poetry, knowledge and ethics. And, thanks to a newly discovered scroll buried by Mount Vesuvius, we now ...

Plato's account of Atlantis spoke of a "great plain." Like many aspects of the tale, scholars seek a location that fits the description.

Ross Reynolds talks to philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about her book, “Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won’t Go Away." She writes about what would happen if the Greek ...