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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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www.bookandsword.com
The Battle for the Future of the Study of the Ancient World is Bigger than Classics - Book and Sword 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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www.palladiummag.com
[AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends. |
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acoup.blog
This week I want to do something a little different and discuss the evolution and development of a specific weapon, in this case the famed Roman gladius, the sword of the legions.?As we're going to see, this is going to entail a journey covering quite a bit of both time and space as the gladius... |
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