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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Arsenal want Dan Ashworth - for a VERY different kind of revolution

FourFourTwo 10 Dec 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was a former club captain (Image credit. Getty Images) ... Arsenal have had immense success from their academy (Image credit. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images). Arsenal have had big success stories from their academy, in Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah in recent years....
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How celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay makes his millions

Business Insider 10 Dec 2024
GERRY PENNY/Getty Images ... Fox/Getty Images ... George Rose/Getty Images ... The chef has also launched a cooking school.Gordon Ramsay Academy in England offers various cooking courses. Franco Origlia/Getty Images. His first and only cooking school, Gordon Ramsay Academy, opened in September 2021 in Woking, England ... FOX/FOX Image Collection via Getty Images....
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Pregnant Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split weeks after baby news: report

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Pregnant Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have split, TMZ reported on Tuesday. The stars, who are expecting a baby together, reportedly split during Thanksgiving weekend while they were together in Vail, Colorado ... MGK, 34, ended up leaving the trip early. 4 ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy ... 4 ... Getty Images for iHeartMedia ... 4 ... Megan Fox / Instagram ... 4....
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Beyonc� and Jay-Z adorably hype up daughter Blue Ivy, 12, as she poses solo at ...

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Beyoncé and Jay-Z were proud parents to daughter Blue Ivy Carter while attending the “Mufasa. The Lion King” premiere as a family ... 9 ... The Lion King” premiere on Monday night ... AFP via Getty Images ... 9 ... AFP via Getty Images 9 ... AFP via Getty Images ... 9 ... AFP via Getty Images ... 9 ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy 9 ... Getty Images for Roc Nation....
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Solange Knowles supporting sister Beyoncé ‘no matter what’ as Jay-Z fights rape lawsuit

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Family first ... 15 ... Getty Images for NARAS 15 ... WireImage. 15. According to the source, “Solange let Beyoncé know she’s there for her sister and is available to talk anytime she needs.” GC Images ... 15 ... Getty Images 15 ... 15 ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy ... CBS via Getty Images ... Getty Images for Roc Nation ... “Mr ... 15 ... AFP via Getty Images 15 ... AFP via Getty Images....
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Have Broken Up Again

New York Magazine 10 Dec 2024
Photo. Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy. Last month, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly announced that they were expecting their first child together. Fox even participated in the pregnancy tradition of doing a photoshoot where you’re covered in a black liquid that looks like motor oil ... Stay in touch ... Email ... Related. Megan Fox Is Pregnant....
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JAY-Z’s Attorney Says Tony Buzbee Tried Coercing Woman Into Lying About Diddy

Vibe Magazine 10 Dec 2024
The woman felt she was being coached to paint Diddy as her abuser, when that wasn't the case. By Marc Griffin Plus Icon Marc Griffin. Staff Writer, News. Plus Icon Marcgriffin27. Follow. More Stories by Marc ... December 10, 2024 3.59pm ... Honoree Jay-Z accepts the Dr ... Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ... 9) ... Jacobsohn/Getty Images ... Read More About ... .......
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split weeks after pregnancy reveal

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have split. TMZ reported on Tuesday that the couple — who are expecting their first child — broke up over Thanksgiving weekend while in Vail, Colo. Fox allegedly discovered something on the musician’s phone that upset her and caused her to leave the trip early ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy 5....
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Beyonc�’s mom, Tina Knowles, claims she was ‘hacked’ after puzzling reaction to Jay-Z rape lawsuit

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, claimed she was hacked after her Instagram account “liked” a post about Jay-Z being sued for rape ... Singer M.I.A ... 8 ... Knowles also captioned the post, “Please stop playing with me !!!! ‘No weapon formed against my family shall prosper.'” GC Images ... 8 ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy....
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Jay-Z's response to sexual assault allegations was missing one key thing, according to PR pros

Business Insider 10 Dec 2024
Jay-Z in January 2024 ... Jay-Z's response to the rape accusations against him is missing something, according to one crisis-PR expert ... "Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?" the statement reads, in part ... Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ... VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images ... .......
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Drew Barrymore admits people have ‘warned’ her to ‘back off’ with touchiness during interviews

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
Drew Barrymore admitted she’s been warned to keep her hands to herself during interviews on her eponymous talk show ... “Is it true that she is as touchy?” Barrymore asked Erivo about the pop star before discussing her own habits. 11 ... Drew Barrymore Show/YouTube 11 ... 11 ... 11 ... Or a hug.” ... 11 ... 11 ... Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 11....
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Beyoncé ‘sticking by’ Jay-Z’s side and prioritizing family amid rapper’s rape allegation: ‘They will face ...

New York Post 10 Dec 2024
For better or for worse. Beyoncé plans to remain united with her husband, Jay-Z, after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party with Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000. Both rappers have vehemently denied the allegations ... The Lion King” premiere Monday evening ... 14 ... 25 ... 14 ... Getty Images for The Recording Academy 14 ... Getty Images for Roc Nation....
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Chris Rock ‘storms out’ in middle of comedy set at billionaire’s party

New York Post 09 Dec 2024
AFP via Getty Images ... Getty Images for The New York Times ... GC Images 10 ... Getty Images for Night of Too Many Stars ... The slap garnered divided reactions from fellow Hollywood stars but The Academy condemned it. Despite apologizing and resigning from the Academy, Smith was banned from all Academy events for 10 years ... Getty Images ... NBAE via Getty Images....

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