by M. W. Wollacott | Oct 3, 2024 | History, Philosophy
“What made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear which this caused in Sparta.” The Peloponnesian War, Thucydides A Thucydides Trap is when a rising power threatens the hegemony of an established power. When such a challenge arises...
by M. W. Wollacott | Aug 27, 2024 | ADHD, History, Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest polymaths to have ever lived, demonstrated many of the characteristics and co-morbidities associated with ADHD. From his inability to complete projects and restlessness to his unique sleeping habits, Leonardo has recently been...
by M. W. Wollacott | Jun 23, 2024 | Ethics
Growing up as an undiagnosed Aspie, I found it interesting to see how things worked. This meant systems, patterns of behavior, and so on. Eventually this got me into archaeology and then history. More recently this has morphed into philosophy, neurology, and...
by M. W. Wollacott | Jun 23, 2024 | Books, Japan Novels
Harold and Kinuyo have lived together in the remote mountains of Okayama, Japan since the late 60s. Now in his early 80s, Harold faces living his last years without his beloved wife. A touching tale of love, loss, and living off the land.
by M. W. Wollacott | Jun 23, 2024 | Books, Mithelm Novels, Runewolf
Once, every 12 generations, a man arises who can kill Silverheart, the Father of Beasts. Runewolf thinks it’s him, but so do half his friends and most of the village. Join him as he travels beyond his home for the first time into magical lands of monsters,...
