From Ancient to Modern and Beyond
Weekly stories about classical antiquity and its modern reception
- Classics
Hellas as Heterotopia: Foucault, Freud, and the Power of Classical Ruins
For Western travelers, classical ruins have often felt like a "return home". Why? This take applying Foucalt's theory of heterotopia on classical ruins may hold the answer.
May 10 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos - Concepts
Foucault's Theory of Heterotopia Explained (6 Principles & Examples)
What is a heterotopia? Explore Michel Foucault’s concept of "other spaces," from mirrors and cemeteries to prisons and understand its six principles.
May 3 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos - Classics
Philobarbaros or Orientalist? What Herodotus Really Thought of the Persians
Herodotus' portrayal of the Persian Empire is complex. The Greek historian balances "Orientalist" stereotypes with surprising empathy and admiration.
Apr 26 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos - Classics
Is Aeschylus' "Persae" Sympathetic Towards Persians?
Was Aeschylus' "Persae" Greek patriotic propaganda or a sympathetic tragedy that approached the enemy with sensitivity?
Apr 19 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos - Classics
Essential Classical Reception Blogs and Websites (2026)
A collection of classical reception blogs and websites you should follow in 2026 if you are interested in the modern reception of the Classical World.
Updated Apr 22 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos - Concepts
Digital Museums and the Ethics of Optimizing for Search Engines
How semantic SEO and ethical metadata mapping facilitate the discoverability of cultural heritage within algorithmic environments while also raising signifficant ethical concerns.
Apr 13 - Antonis Chaliakopoulos





