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New Things Arising!
News of the day - Athens is Growing!
With all these new things in Athens it may seem a bit overwhelming, and scary. But don't worry, Times New Athens has all the information about the brand new stuff that's been happening over here in Athens!
We have the making of the Parthenon. Planned to be 23,000 square feet built in the style of Greek temples, with many pieces of art, and a beautiful statue of Athena that is made out of gold and ivory, and stands over 30 feet tall! We also have some information about the new theaters. These brand new theaters are showing two kinds of drama: Tragedy, and Comedy. Tragedy is a serious drama that's about common themes such as love, hate, war, and betrayal. Comedy is a funny drama with scenes about slapstick situations and crude humor. You should definitely go out and check out all these new things to see the beauty of it all too!.By Shannon Simpson
An Interview with The Famous Plato, with questions about his new book, "The Republic".
Plato - Hello.
S.S. -Plato, who was your mentor?
Plato - My mentor was Socrates
S.S. -When did you create your school?
Plato - I founded my school, The Academy, in 387 B.C.
S.S. -What is your book, "The Republic", about?
Plato - My book is about my vision of a perfectly governed society, that is divided in three groups.
S.S. -What are the three groups?
Plato - The three groups are Farmers and artisans, warriors, and the ruling class.
S.S. -Who would be the king?
Plato - Well, it would be more of a philosopher king, not really a king. The person in the ruling class with the greatest insight and intellect would be it.
S.S. -What do you believe is one of the most important thing people could gain from this book?
Plato - It is that "Philosophy begins in wonder".
S.S. - Thank you Plato for this lovely interview.
Plato - Your Welcome
By Shannon Simpson.
Review of "Oedipus the king"
By Daniela Marquez
Sports - The Olympic games are starting!
By Shannon Simpson
The gossip in Athens:
By Daniela Marquez
Fun facts!
- Two Famous schools in Athens are Plato's Academy And Aristotle's Lyceum
- The statue of Athena is currently located in the Parthenon
- 120 slave workers make shields in Athen's biggest factory