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Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: ""Is it not worthy of tears that, when the number of worlds is infinite..." A life lesson on the limits of ambition

Quote of the Day: Alexander the Great's quote highlights immense ambition and human desire. This saying, preserved by Plutarch, reflects his vast conquests and empire. The ancient leader's words explore the nature of achievement and limits of power. His ambition expanded with success, leaving satisfaction constantly out of reach. The…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better' and the true meaning of friendship

Plutarch, the Greek philosopher, historian, and essayist who lived during the first and early second centuries CE, devoted much of his writing to ethics, character, and human relationships. His works, especially Parallel Lives and the Moralia, explored what makes individuals virtuous and societies stable. Friendship occupied a central place in…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away' and how money gains its true value only when it is used to create something beyond yourself

The philosophical musings of ancient Roman thinkers reveal that genuine wealth stems from the act of giving. Unlike material possessions, which fade over time, generosity fosters enduring character and deep social connections. This age-old wisdom stands in stark contrast to the practice of hoarding, which provides merely an illusion of…

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Plutarch’s ancient advice for how to be happier online

For many centuries, the writings of Plutarch of Chaeronia (c.46-119CE) were at the heart of elite humanistic education in the West. We can see the influence of his Lives of Eminent Greeks and Romans and the philosophical essays in his work Moralia in early modern authors from Michel de Montaigne…

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An elite fighting unit of gay lovers – the Theban Sacred Band in ancient Greece

In 1880, in the village of Chaironeia in central Greece, Greek archaeologists made a remarkable find: a largely undisturbed mass grave of 254 ancient soldiers, some of whom are buried arm in arm.

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Quote of the Day by Plutarch: ‘I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods…’ How to understand who your real friend is? Life lessons on friendship by the Greek philosopher

Quote of the day: Plutarch reminds us that true friendship is built on the connection of independent individuals, not unquestioning agreement. The strongest relationships give both people the freedom to think for themselves, voice different perspectives and still preserve mutual respect and understanding.

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Plutarch: 'Know how to listen, and you...'-Ancient philosopher's timeless lesson about listening, wisdom and why even difficult people can teach us something

Ancient philosopher Plutarch's timeless quote, "Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly," offers a profound lesson for modern life. It emphasizes that true wisdom lies in learning from every conversation, even unpleasant ones, by remaining open and controlling one's ego. This approach allows…

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Despairing at the state of the world? The ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling

If you’re feeling fed up with the way things are in the world, then, no matter your politics, you are experiencing an emotion people have felt for millennia.

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Scholar, seductress, alchemist: who was the real Cleopatra?

The Egyptian queen has fascinated me from childhood, but following the archives led only to ancient gossip and Roman propaganda. Fiction was the way to liberate her from misogynist myth

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The ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with housing crises, too

In many developed countries, the price of property has risen so high it’s meant the dream of home ownership has faded for many people. Often, renting isn’t a much better option, with an undersupply of affordable properties.

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‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome

The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked the quake not to destroy his house:

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I Learned The Story Behind How Sunrise On The Reaping's Book Release Caused A Major Challenge For Casting The Movie, And Now The Cast Is Even More Impressive

The casting directors have been killing it!

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The ancients also had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis. Here’s how they managed

Talk to anyone today, and they will probably have something to say about how expensive life has become. While the rate of inflation has slowed, prices for many goods and services are still much higher than pre-pandemic.

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8 Vital Pieces Of The Hunger Games Lore We Learned From Sunrise On The Reaping

Here's all the important lore and easter eggs we got from Sunrise on the Reaping, and this is for you Hunger Games fans.

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How did Alexander the Great die?

Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.

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Holidays help us rest and recover. But Greeks and Romans weren’t always convinced

The Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion.

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What was the deal with Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s ‘situationship’?

The Egyptian queen Cleopatra is often associated with glamorous beauty routines, deadly snake bites, lavish banquets and torrid affairs with some of the most notorious men in Roman history.

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Biden, Putin, Xi, Modi: what is it that keeps old ideas, as well as old people, in power?

We live in societies that celebrate youth and youth culture, yet are governed by our elders

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Plutarch on Open Courts

From Plutarch's Sayings of Kings and Commanders (Frank Cole Babbitt trans.); Antigonus was one of Alexander the Great's successors: When Marsyas his brother had a lawsuit, and claimed the right to have the trial held at his house, Antigonus said, 'It shall be in the Forum and with everybody listening…

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Chariots of the gods, ships in the sky: how unidentified aerial phenomena left their mark in ancient cultures

For thousands of years, people have been describing unexplainable gleaming objects in the sky.

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Prigozhin crosses his Rubicon in echo of Caesar’s march on Rome

Wagner leader’s abortive mutiny was an irrevocable step that may yet have serious consequences

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Science news this week: A quasi-moon and a lonely spy whale

June 3, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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What is the 'ship of Theseus' thought experiment?

The Greek writer Plutarch proposed this question: If a ship's planks are replaced over time due to wear and tear until none of the original pieces remain, is it still the same ship?

The Guardian - UK

Alexander the Great review – cultural treasures reduced to the status of comics

This infuriating show shoves Scrooge McDuck next to Plutarch in a postmodern take on history which seems to forget that the Macedonian warlord was a real, live person

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Spartacus, the gladiator who led a slave revolt against the Romans

The Thracian gladiator Spartacus, a popular character in movies and television, outsmarted the Romans until his demise in the first century B.C.

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