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talesoftimesforgotten.com
Most people are aware that the ancient Greeks made a lot of significant contributions to modern civilization, but not everyone knows exactly what they contributed. I cannot possibly hope to list all of the ancient Greek contributions to civilization here, since I could write a whole book on the subject and still not cover everything. ... Continue reading "What Did the Ancient Greeks Contribute to Modern Civilization? A Lot, It Turns Out." |
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historyforatheists.com
Hypatia of Alexandria is often portrayed as a martyr of reason and science, who was killed by anti-science fanatics. This bears little relation to reality |
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mycqstate.wordpress.com
This post is a follow-up on some somewhat off-hand comments that I made earlier regarding the notion of truth in a "proof-based" discipline such as pure mathematics or theoretical computer science. Since the former is easier to circumscribe and also has a larger literature available on it, for the purposes of the post I will... |
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www.exurbe.com
[AI summary] The article discusses the layered history of Rome, highlighting its ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and modern layers. It explores how these layers are physically intertwined, creating a complex and contradictory urban landscape. The text also mentions specific sites like the Basilica of San Clemente, which sits atop a Roman villa and a Mithraic cult site, illustrating the city's layered history. Additionally, it touches on the challenges of navigating Rome's historical layers and the impact of modern developments on the ancient city. |
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