The Shadow of the Present
January 14, 2019
Tony Spawforth— As I write about the remote past, I never feel that history has repeated itself. Even so, there are times when the Greek and Roman worlds seem to… READ MORE
Tag: ancient history
Against the “Ascent of Man”
June 22, 2018
James C. Scott— Historical humankind has been mesmerized by the narrative of progress and civilization as codified by the first great agrarian kingdoms. As new and powerful societies, they were… READ MORE
Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
October 12, 2017
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing. YaleUniversity · Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
Ep. 37 – The Origin of Early Civilization
September 28, 2017
Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced. YaleUniversity… READ MORE
What is Religion?
September 15, 2017
Richard Holloway— As with many useful words, symbol comes from Greek. It means to bring together things that had come apart, the way you might glue the bits of a broken plate… READ MORE
The Paleo Diet in Ancient Civilization
August 23, 2017
James C. Scott— I am neither an advocate nor a practitioner of the Paleo diet. I love bread, pasta, butter, and yogurt far too much to forsake them altogether. On… READ MORE
Was There a Spartan Mirage?
October 6, 2016
Paul A. Rahe— It has always been hard for outsiders to get their minds around classical Lacedaemon, or Sparta as it is more commonly called today. Even in antiquity—as a… READ MORE
Roman Architecture: An Interactive Guide and Vacation Planner
June 20, 2014
As the days grow warmer and the nights grow longer, some are on vacation and many more are wishing they were. The best trips provide opportunities to see new sights,… READ MORE
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