Nicknamed 'The Olympian' because of his aloof manner, Pericles brought a new authority and stability to Athenian politics. It was a unique moment in Western history and at the center of it all was ...

One opponent, Thucydides (not the historian of the same name), a relative of the ostracised Cimon, tried a novel way to subvert Pericles' influence. Rather like a modern political party ...

But this political strategy, no matter how savvy, does not bode well for the United States. That both parties are now enticing voters with vices, including but not limited to marijuana, reflects a ...

Top Republicans are slamming Vice President Kamala Harris for admitting she was "the last person in the room" when President Biden made the decision to abruptly evacuate all U.S. troops from ...

Pericles, in an attempt to win the hand of the daughter of King Antiochus, accepts a challenge from the king. He must answer a riddle to win her hand but if he fails, he will be put to death ...

Flying back to Rome from a lengthy trip to Asia, Pope Francis criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called ...

Dr. Tracy Brower writes about happiness and the future of work. As the general election draws closer and political activity increases, it’s natural to have strong reactions and intense emotions.

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Pericles, a picaresque pantomime of a late romance fallen into such obscurity now that even Shakespeare himself would be hard pushed to recall the myriad improbable plot twists, is given a robust ...

July 18, 2024 • There's a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann ...

Yes, of course, there are things like watching the news at night and reading the news when you have a second, but if you’re on-the-go, the best way to stay in the loop on all things politics is ...

The blue army is hoping that Pericles will get his time to shine in the Group 1 spotlight when he lines up in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. The James Cummings-trained five-year-old ...