academy

     

An acaemy (Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of 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, north of Athens, Greece.

Trivia about academy

  • Taken from the name of Plato's institution, it's a school for special instruction
  • In 387 B.C. Plato founded this school on the outskirts of Athens

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