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The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who gives his name to the hippocratic oath that doctors take, said 'a wise man ought to realise that his health is his most valuable possession.' Most encyclopaedias reckon the great man lived to around 80 ... [... more]
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Delphinium
Tall spires of delphiniums add colour and drama to summer borders during their short flowering season. As classic cottage garden plants, they also give a strong vertical accent in groups of mixed perennials. The ancient Greeks thought the flower ... [... more]
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Borago officinalis
Blue flowers are always welcome in the garden. Borage is one of the most reliable sources, often flowering lavishly about 8 weeks after sowing and then sometimes continuing until the first serious frosts. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, borage ... [... more]
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Richard Seaford
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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George Thomson
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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The Oresteia
One of the founding documents of Western culture and the only surviving ancient Greek trilogy, the Oresteia of Aeschylus is one of the great tragedies of all time. The three plays of the Oresteia portray the bloody events that follow the ... [... more]
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If Not, Winter
Of the nine books of lyrics the ancient Greek poet Sappho is said to have composed, only one poem has survived complete. The rest are fragments. In this miraculous new translation, acclaimed poet and classicist Anne Carson presents all of ... [... more]
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Nicholas Sekunda
The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare ... [... more]
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Paradise Beach Hotel - 3* - Selinunte
 The Hotel Paradise Beach Club is located in Contrada Belice di Mare, between Selinunte and Menfi, close to the Archeological Park, which with its wonderful ancient Greek ruins is one of the most remarkable sites in Sicily. The hotel is an ideal spot to [... more]
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