This paper discusses textual problems in [Xenophon] Athenian Constitution 2.9 and 3.5. 1. [Xenophon] Athenian Constitution 2.9 qus...aj d kaˆ ƒer¦ kaˆ ̃ort¦j kaˆ temšnh gnoÝj Ð dÁmoj Óti oÙc oŒÒn tš TMstin ̃k£stJ tîn pen»twn qÚein kaˆ eÙwce‹sqai kaˆ †stasqai ƒer¦ kaˆ pÒlin o„ke‹n kal3⁄4n kaˆ meg£lhn, TMxhàren ÓtJ

We report a novel molecular ruler for measurement of distances and distance distributions with accurate external calibration. Using solution X-ray scattering we determine the scattering interference between two gold nanocrystal probes attached site-specifically to a macromolecule of interest. Fourier transformation of the interference pattern provides a model-independent probability distributio...

“The political form at last discovered under which to work out the economic emancipation of labor.” With these words, Marx described Paris Commune 1871. It “was formed municipal councillors, chosen by universal suffrage in various wards town, responsible and revocable short term […] a working, not parliamentary body, executive legislative same time.” The tradition was inherited Russian soviets ...

The judging procedure for Athenian dramatic contests is not well understood. In this paper, we present a new model that we believe takes account of all the relevant data, which possesses the additional virtue of clarity of execution, so that a large festival audience can easily follow the proceedings as the winner is determined publicly. It differs in certain important respects from other inter...

Abstract This article offers a new interpretation of the Athenian institution ostracism and explores its significance for our understanding democratic politics. A popular scholarly trend interprets as an instrument pursuing (or regulating) conflict among aristocratic politicians, in accordance with view democracy dominated by restricted elite competing power prestige. aims to reassess this pict...

Book review of Nikos Belavilas, History the City Piraeus. 19th and 20th century (in Greek), Alexandria Publications, Athens 2021, 599 pages.Piraeus is a charming seaside city, bustling vibrant, filled with contradictions; Mediterranean seaport regional importance, geophysical singularities an extensive lace-like coastline; major cultural social urban hub national which played instrumental role ...

Fro Ins an of tha Lis Yo Ma BACKGROUND People who are physically active have at least a 30% lower risk of death during follow-up compared with those who are inactive. However, the ideal dose of exercise for improving longevity is uncertain. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the association between jogging and long-term, all-cause mortality by focusing specifically on the effec...

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