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brainbaking.com | ||
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sheseeksnonfiction.blog
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| | | | | There is no question more tempting to the historian of science than the age-old "When did science begin?" The most popular answer to this question has to be "Ancient Greece!" It was Carl Sagan's answer, and it was Simon Singh's. This week, I found that it was also Andrew Gregory's answer. Eureka! Andrew Gregory is [...] | |
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www.bookandsword.com
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| | | | | The execution of the Punic general Malachus who had executed his son Carthalon, in Boccaccio's stories of the downfall of men and women. To... | |
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talesoftimesforgotten.com
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| | | | | For decades, ancient Rome has been associated in the popular imagination with orgies. Indeed, perhaps the very first thing most people think of when they hear the words "ancient Rome" are Roman orgies. The problem is that there is no good evidence that orgies were ever at all common in ancient Rome. In fact, we ... Continue reading "Why "Roman Orgies" Weren't Really a Thing" | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is a detailed and multi-layered discussion centered around the origins and evolution of Christianity, particularly in contrast to the ancient world's social structures and values. It includes a series of comments from various users discussing the following key themes: 1. **Christianity and Ancient Society**: The discussion starts by contrasting the values of ancient societies (e.g., Rome) with those of Christianity. It questions the narrative that Christianity 'ruined' an ancient world, emphasizing that many of our modern Western notions about human rights, dignity, and justice can be traced back to Christianity, even if it's not the only source. 2. **Charity and Social Welfare**: The comments explore the idea that Christian ... | ||
