Not long ago, I used the word ‘agora’ as a synonym of space to talk to others in one of my many rants about speaking to difference. But, to my surprise, my English friend was not familiar with the word nor the concept of agora . And it makes sense that for me, growing up in a Mediterranean country, ancient Greece is part of the history we are taught at schools like Britain will include some Viking history in their curriculum too. This post is not aimed at claiming historical accuracy about Ancient Greece’s Agora , but to reconnect with - and probably romanticise - the concept of it. This is an opinion piece, please be welcome to disagree. The Concept of Agora Ancient Greece’s Agora , the predecessor of Roman’s ‘Forum’, was a space in the city designed for public gathering. The Agora of Ancient Athens, located right by the Acropolis, was the meeting place to exchange ideas and trade, a place to practice both performing arts and philosophy, a place of commoning. Sound familiar? ...