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talesoftimesforgotten.com | ||
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historyforatheists.blogspot.it
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article refutes the 'Flat Earth Myth' by demonstrating that medieval scholars in Western Europe universally understood the Earth as spherical. It highlights that knowledge of the Earth's sphericity was widespread and even common among the unlearned, supported by evidence from vernacular literature, iconography, and historical texts. The piece critiques the spread of this myth by figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson and New Atheists, who perpetuate historical inaccuracies. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate historical understanding and criticizes the uncritical acceptance of pseudo-historical narratives. | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha... | |
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daily-philosophy.com
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| | | | | The Presocratic philosophers were a group of thinkers who lived in ancient Greece before the time of Socrates. They were interested in understanding the natural world and the underlying principles that govern it. | |
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glineq.blogspot.com
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| | | Aldo Schiavone is one of my favorite writers on ancient Roman economics, or more broadly Roman history. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed ... | ||
