Academy

An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education or higher learning, research, or honorary membership. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill, north of Athens, Greece.

The original Academy

Before Akademia was a school, and even before Cimon enclosed its precincts with a wall, it contained a sacred grove of olive trees dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The archaic name for the site was Hekademia, which by classical times evolved into Akademia and was explained, at least as early as the beginning of the 6th century BC, by linking it to an Athenian hero, a legendary "Akademos". The site of Akademia was sacred to Athena and other immortals.

Plato's immediate successors as "scholarch" of Akademia were Speusippus (347–339 BC), Xenocrates (339–314 BC), Polemon (314–269 BC), Crates (ca. 269–266 BC), and Arcesilaus (ca. 266–240 BC). Later scholarchs include Lacydes of Cyrene, Carneades, Clitomachus, and Philo of Larissa ("the last undisputed head of the Academy"). Other notable members of Akademia include Aristotle, Heraclides Ponticus, Eudoxus of Cnidus, Philip of Opus, Crantor, and Antiochus of Ascalon.

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Holiday open house at Stone Academy will showcase home décor of the mid-1800s

Times Recorder - Zanesville 06 Dec 2024
ZANESVILLE − Muskingum County History will have a free open house from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. Sunday at the Stone Academy Museum, 115 Jefferson St ... The Stone Academy, one of the two museums operated by Muskingum County History, will be the site of this year’s event....
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Support nationalization of military

Taipei Times 06 Dec 2024
At the same time, the Ministry of National Defense has recently adjusted the curriculum at several military academies, removing courses like “Modern Chinese History” and replacing them with courses on modern thought, such as “Human Rights and Democratic Development.” The goal is ......
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Who Is Marisa Tomei Dating? Relationship History Explained

Coming Soon 06 Dec 2024
Curious about Marisa Tomei’s dating life? The Academy Award-winning actress has a history of high-profile relationships with some of Hollywood’s most recognizable names. From fleeting romances to long-term partnerships, her dating history is as captivating as her on-screen performances ... Marisa Tomei’s relationship history....
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Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, but the vote was close for Inter Miami star

Sun Sentinel 06 Dec 2024
There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters ... He factored into a league-high 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the highest rate per 90 minutes in MLS history....
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Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy for the Inter Miami star

TSN Canada 06 Dec 2024
There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters ... He factored into a league-high 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the highest rate per 90 minutes in MLS history....
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Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

The Call 06 Dec 2024
There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters ... He factored into a league-high 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the highest rate per 90 minutes in MLS history....
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Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors ...

Wtop 06 Dec 2024
There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters ... He factored into a league-high 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — for the highest rate per 90 minutes in MLS history....
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Amy Adams reacts to Taylor Swift fans casting her in key role for potential biopic ...

The Daily Mail 06 Dec 2024
Amy has received a total of six Academy Award nominations throughout her career, including one for Best Actress for her role in ... Despite her impressive performances, she has yet to win an Oscar, making her one of the most nominated actresses without a victory in Academy history....
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Storybook Parade comes alive in downtown Zanesville: See our list of upcoming activities

Times Recorder - Zanesville 06 Dec 2024
ZANESVILLE − Visit Zanesville rung in the Christmas season with its annual Storybook Christmas and corresponding parade. Approximately 55 floats took to the streets of downtown Zanesville on Dec ... Hundreds of viewers lined the streets in anticipation ... They include.Dec. 7 ... Fifth St ... 8 ... Muskingum County History open house 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. at Stone Academy....
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With Marquette's mounting injuries, freshmen Damarius Owens and Royce Parham are needed

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06 Dec 2024
11 Wisconsin on Saturday at Fiserv Forum ... The 6-foot-7 Owens grew up in New York, the 6-8 Parham is from Pennsylvania and they were teammates last season at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio. They aren’t well-versed in the long history between MU (8-1) and UW (8-1), but maybe that is a good thing since they aren’t putting extra emphasis on the matchup....
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Feature: American ceramist brings new vitality to ancient Chinese kiln

China.dot.org 06 Dec 2024
6 (Xinhua) -- Enchanted by the beauty of white Chinese porcelain, Marc Leuthold has spent the past two months creating contemporary artworks via both local clay and firing methods in Quyang, a county in north China's Hebei Province with over a thousand years of ceramics-making history....
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Aamir Khan reflects on 30 years in cinema as he receives prestigious honour at Red Sea Film Festival

Beijing News 06 Dec 2024
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], December 6 (ANI) ... Taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from December 5 to 14, the event brought together some of the biggest names in global cinema ... 'Lagaan', a cricket-themed epic, not only became one of the most successful films in Bollywood history but also became India's official entry for the Academy Awards in 2001 ... (ANI) ....
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Prof Tanwar reappointed ICHR chairman

Hindustan Times 05 Dec 2024
The primary aim of ICHR is to promote historical research and encourage scientific and objective writing of history ... in MA history ... He was appointed as director of the Haryana Academy of History and Culture in 2016....

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