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Athens classics summit targets modern crises with ancient philosophy
In partnership with CICC
The Second World Conference of Classics in Athens has concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration, establishing a structured framework to apply Greco-Roman and Chinese philosophical traditions to contemporary geopolitical and technological crises.
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Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair
In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its first edition in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.
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Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated.
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Sherlock Holmes Day: enthusiasts recreate iconic scene in Swiss Alps
Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations began earlier this month when members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact one of literature's most famous fictional death scenes.
