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‘Terror of kings’: why the 1066 appearance of Halley’s comet terrified the medieval world

A sequence on the Bayeux tapestry shows King Harold alongside a crowd gazing at the sky, beneath the embroidered caption Isti mirant stella (“those people marvel at the star”). Above Harold sits Halley’s comet, with ghost-like invasion boats in the border below – a Norman framing of Harold as a…

The Conversation · Oct 20

The upside of anger: can fury be one of the deepest forms of human compassion?

Imagine anger as a sign not of moral failure or justified outrage but the desire to care for another

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Think as the wise men think, but talk like the simple people do.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on clear connection, true intelligence, deep thinking and clarity

Quote of the day by Aristotle, “Think as the wise men think, but talk like the simple people do,” explains why deep thinking and simple communication matter. The saying connects intelligence with clarity and asks people to avoid difficult language when plain words can explain an idea. Aristotle’s words also…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Quote of the Day by Sophia Loren: "At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as Aristotle said..." The timeless beauty lesson behind her famous words on nature, confidence and becoming your own masterpiece

Quote of the Day: Sophia Loren’s timeless quote of the day, “At the dressing table, every woman has a chance to be an artist, and art, as Aristotle said, ‘completes what nature left unfinished,’” celebrates beauty as an art form. The classic quote also explores how every woman can use…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Why you should live your life like an accountant – and how you probably already do

When asked to think about accounting, most people imagine numbers, calculators, spreadsheets and offices populated by smart-suited bean counters hunched over reports. You most certainly think about money.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Sir Anthony Kenny obituary

Historian of philosophy and former Roman Catholic priest who wrote and lectured on figures from Aristotle to Wittgenstein with verve and lucidity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'The value of life lies in the power of contemplation and not mere survival.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on true happiness, distraction, awareness, existence, deep thinking and self-awareness

Quote of the day by Aristotle focuses on the value of life through awareness and contemplation. The quote says that existence alone does not define a meaningful life. Aristotle connects true happiness with reflection, thought, purpose and self-awareness. His ideas explain why people should look beyond mere survival, examine their…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

The AI Odyssey: How a primal fear from the Ancient Greek world has been awakened by new technology

Long before chatbots, the Greeks built an entire philosophy around the anxiety that rules 2026. We are all Odysseus, sailing through the the sirens' call.

Fortune · Aug 27

Quote of the day by Aristotle: “The man of practical wisdom aims at avoiding pain, not at attaining pleasure"

The pursuit of pleasure is often treated as one of life's simplest goals, but Aristotle offered a more measured view of what it means to live wisely. In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle wrote: “The man of practical wisdom aims at avoiding pain, not at attaining pleasure.” The statement appears in…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Quote of the day by Aristotle, 'My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake' shows psychology behind meaning of true friendship, kindness, compassion, empathy, charity, human connection, human emotion

Quote of the day by Aristotle offers a timeless definition of what makes a best friend truly special. The deepest friendship is not founded solely on shared interests, convenience, status, or personal advantage. It is rooted in the sincere desire to see another person live well simply because they deserve…

The Economic Times · Aug 24