FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Quote of the day by Alexander the Great's teacher, Aristotle: "Anybody can become angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person..." Timeless life lessons on anger management, emotional intelligence, self-control and wisdom

Quote of the day Aristotle: Aristotle's timeless wisdom on anger remains relevant today. He taught that while becoming angry is easy, expressing anger in the right way requires reason, self-control and sound judgement. His philosophy emphasises that true virtue lies in managing emotions with balance rather than acting on impulse.…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Quote of the day by Aristotle: "The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and…" - a powerful lesson on resilience, character and how people respond when life does not go according to plan

Life's unpredictable events require a dignified and graceful response from individuals. Aristotle's philosophy emphasizes maintaining composure during both good and bad fortune. Dignity involves retaining self-worth while experiencing emotions like grief or fear. Grace means responding firmly to injustice without succumbing to anger. This approach focuses on how one handles…

The Times of India · Jul 19

As wars destroyed schools and libraries across Italy, one Roman official began copying ancient books and helped save centuries of knowledge from disappearing

War in sixth-century Italy destroyed knowledge, prompting Cassiodorus to act. He founded a monastery where monks copied and translated manuscripts. This work saved religious and secular writings from being lost forever. The Vivarium monastery became a vital center for preserving ancient texts. Cassiodorus's efforts ensured knowledge survived centuries of instability.

The Times of India · Jul 17

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.' - Tutor to Alexander the Great on why Mothers love more fiercely

Aristotle linked stronger maternal affection to biological certainty in ancient times. He believed this certainty intensified emotional attachment to children. Modern views acknowledge broader factors shaping parental love beyond biology. Adoptive parents and caregivers demonstrate deep devotion without biological certainty. Aristotle's perspective offers historical insight into family bonds and trust.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Quote of the Day by Aristotle: “He who has overcome his fears will… – Inspiring lessons on courage, bravery, resilience, confidence and why conquering fear is the first step toward personal growth by the Greek philosopher known for his deep insights on virtue and human nature

Quote of the Day by Aristotle: Aristotle’s quote, “He who has overcome his fears will truly be free,” explores the importance of courage, inner strength, and personal freedom. The quote suggests that fear is one of the greatest barriers to living a fulfilling life, and that true freedom comes when…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

How Bats Use Echolocation to Navigate Darkness and the Sonar Science That Changed Architecture

The call that comes back as a mapA bat leaving its roost at dusk emits ultrasound pulses at frequencies between 20 and 200 kilohertz, well above the ceiling of human hearing, which tops out around 20 kHz. Each pulse lasts between 0.2 and 100 milliseconds. The echo that bounces back…

Times Life · Jul 3

“Can Your Brain Keep Up?”: Beat This 24-Question Philosophy & Culture Quiz

Prove you are a great thinker with this 24-question philosophy & culture quiz. From Latin phrases to iconic philosophers, to political revolutions, thought experiments, and famous literary works, this challenge will take you across more than 2000 years of ideas that shaped the modern world. You'll encounter figures such as…

Bored Panda · Jul 2

The American Revolution Isn't Over

Washington’s troops won the ground war, but today's left and right are waging war on the ideals of the Revolution.

Reason · Jun 29

There's something about Mary Bennet

The star and writer of BritBox's "The Other Bennet Sister" on why the "Pride & Prejudice" wallflower resonates

Salon · Jun 25

Generational conflict has been around forever – just ask the ancients

“It is the law of human life and of human nature that a new generation is ever coming forth,” said the Roman statesman Cicero (106–43 BCE).

The Conversation · Jun 24