MLK Jr. and Greek Classics

"Erudite men and women have researched the education of Dr. King, concluding that he studied the ancient Greek classics at length and drew inspiration not only from the Bible, but also from ancient Greek philosophers, playwrights and political figures."

Read more from Alexandros P. Mallias, Greece's ambassador to the United States and the January 2007 recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award for International Service.