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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Hindustan Times 23 Mar 2023
... history with her film at the 95th Academy Awards, met the real stars and shared this image on Instagram....
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Madonna, Anna Wintour, Queen Elizabeth demanded wild meals: celeb chef

New York Post 23 Mar 2023
... Images ... It was the best function I’ve had.” The “Like a Virgin” songstress had a special salmon request for her 37th birthday.Getty Images for The Recording Academy ... The late monarch was a fan of the Savoy’s peach Melba dessert.Getty Images ... Getty Images....
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Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber go on romantic vacation in Mexico after Oscars snub

New York Post 23 Mar 2023
Despite his loss at the Academy Awards, Butler is winning when it came to ... Their vacation came nearly a week after Butler lost the Academy Award for his role in “Elvis.”AFP via Getty Images Page Six confirmed that Gerber and Butler were dating in January 2022.FilmMagic....
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Daisy May Cooper Is All Set To Appear in the James Bond Movie as “M”

The Sentinel Newspaper 23 Mar 2023
According to a source, the search for Daniel Craig’s replacement required looking at modifications across the board ... She went to Cirencester Deer Park School before enrolling in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s drama program in London. image source- PeopleWorld.com ... What James Bond Said About The Role “M”? ... image source- Daily Mail.com....
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Who did Gareth Southgate play for and which teams has he managed?

Metro UK 23 Mar 2023
Southgate is steeped in England history (Picture. Frank Augstein – Pool/Getty Images) ... Here is everything you need to know as Southgate’s reign as England manager rolls on ... PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images). Having risen through the academy ranks, Southgate became the captain at Selhurst Park and led the team to Premier League promotion in 1993 ... More....
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Beyonc�'s time with Adidas is reportedly over

Business Insider 23 Mar 2023
Beyonc� and Adidas are ending their partnership, the Hollywood Reporter wrote on Thursday. Michael Kovac/Getty Images/The Recording Academy The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday reported that Beyonc� and Adidas are ending their partnership. Adidas didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment ... Beyonc�'s time with Adidas might be over ... .......
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2023 Deseret News boys basketball 3A All-State team

Deseret News 23 Mar 2023
3A First Team - Bryson Ottley, Summit Academy. Provided by Summit Academy ... 3A Third Team - Sherlock Padmore II, Summit Academy. Provided by Summit Academy ... — 12.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.0 apg, 3.4 spg Bryson Ottley, Summit Academy, 6-1, G, Sr ... — 13.0 ppg, 48 3s Sherlock Padmore II, Summit Academy, 6-6, F, Sr....
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Harvey Parker’s mother Amanda on the gifted musician and her concert to support other marginalised creatives

Metro UK 23 Mar 2023
Harvey with mother Amanda, whose mission is to help marginalised creative people (Picture. Sarah Piantadosi) ... But in those weeks, an extraordinary social media campaign caught hold in London, where students at the Guildhall School of Music, Royal College and Royal Academy of Music joined forces to share Harvey’s image to try to find them ... Amanda ... .......
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Back to her roots! Nicole Kidman brings back her signature curly red hair after sporting ...

The Daily Mail 22 Mar 2023
The Australian-born Hollywood star, 55, has replaced the long golden locks she flaunted at the 95th Academy Awards with curly red hair. Posting images of the drastic make over to Instagram on Wednesday, the Nine Perfect Strangers star flaunted her fresh strawberry blonde tresses....
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Doodle Academy hosting March Art Exhibition

The Ponca City News 22 Mar 2023
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Selena Gomez makes Instagram history

Fox31 Denver 22 Mar 2023
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Diddy and his brood of seven will get the reality treatment on Hulu

New York Post 22 Mar 2023
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New York Post 22 Mar 2023
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