Tag Archives: Xenophon

(Review) Godfrey Hutchinson, Sparta: Unfit for Empire, (Barnsley, 2014)

Posted on June 12, 2017 by owen

A review of a great book, which covers a fascinating period of ancient Spartan history: its decline. Godfrey Hutchinson, Sparta: Unfit for Empire, (Barnsley, 2014) The Spartan period of dominance in Greece (the hegemony c.404-371 BCE) has attracted a lot … Continue reading →

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Ancient views on the ‘no make-up selfie’ – sort of

Posted on July 25, 2015 by owen

Just a short note that I have a new blog up on the IRIS online site. It is about the seemingly similar views we hold with our ancient Greek counterparts concerning makeup and beauty: View here There are some big … Continue reading →

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Xenophon and the student demos

Posted on December 1, 2010 by owen

As the student demonstrations and marches are becoming more frequent, and as the NUS president and other student union presidents are becoming more confused as to what they do or do not support, combined with some strange slogans plastered on … Continue reading →

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