George LongleyApr 3, 20233 min read‘For kindness always gives birth to kindness’This simple, but beautiful and very moving little pearl of wisdom comes from the character Tecmessa in Sophocles’ Ajax. Once a Trojan...
George LongleyApr 3, 20232 min readThe Classical LensTo study another language is to study another people. To study their literature, music, art, science, engineering, daily practices and...
George LongleyJan 22, 20225 min read CIVILIZATIONWhat is a civilization? What is civilization itself? What does it mean to be civilized? How can you tell whether or not a people are...