Opinion
Ancient atrocity explains the horror of the world we’re now entering
Today's current affairs seem so mirrored in the past; the great events of long, long ago seem so similar to what’s happening today. Not events ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press1d
Review: Poet Maria Zoccola brings Homeric mythology to Sparta, Tennessee, in ‘Helen of Troy, 1993’
Near the end of poet Maria Zoccola's "Helen of Troy, 1993," the book's titular protagonist addresses the "gods of difficult ...
Men's Health6d
This Ancient Gladiator Exercise Will Build Spartan-like Strength and Size
The gladiators of ancient Rome were some of the fittest and strongest to walk the Earth, so naturally their training garners a lot of attention from historians and lifters alike. Author and coach ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty5d
Syria's New Government Leaves Russia's Navy Adrift
Two Russian ships docked at Syria’s main Mediterranean port last week, in what appears to be part of a large-scale withdrawal ...
After replaying the best Assassin's Creed RPG, I hope Shadows uses the series' strengths to separate itself from Ghost of Tsushima
Feudal Japan. Political intrigue. Dual protagonists, each with their own unique combat specialities. Assassin's Creed Shadows ...
Putnam Daily Voice5d
Government Services
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees President Donald Trump is calling for the elimination of federal income tax, advocating for a shift to a tariff-based ...
Greek City Times3d
Spartan women stood out for their intelligence and unique rights in ancient times
Spartan women, unlike their counterparts in other Greek city-states, enjoyed a degree of freedom and respect that was exceptional for the time. Known for their sharp wit and strong personalities, ...
Growing anger in Greece over deadly rail disaster prompts plan by opposition to challenge government
Three Greek opposition parties say they are planning to challenge the conservative government with a censure motion over its ...
Greek City Times6d
Lelex, a foundational figure and mythical king in Spartan history
Lelex is a foundational figure in Spartan history. As a mythical king ... or earlier. Lelex appears in ancient texts and genealogies as a significant ancestor, often mentioned as the father or ...
The New York Times4d
Elon Musk’s Next Target: Government Buildings
The tech billionaire and top Trump ally visited the General Services Administration, which appears to be a key part of his crusade to cut the cost of government buildings. By Theodore Schleifer ...
Metro5d
Government ‘doesn’t know how vulnerable its ancient IT systems are to cyber attack’
The government is unable to find out how vulnerable many of its IT systems are to a cyber attack because of their age, a report has found. Analysis by the UK’s public spending watchdog has found ...
CNN5d
The ‘Muskification’ of the federal government is in full swing
Now he’s turned his attention to the US government, and federal workers just received a memo with the same subject line. The Twitter email offered workers an ultimatum: commit to “exceptional ...