What is the primary source of the legend of Atlantis?
The primary source of the legend of Atlantis is The Timaeus and Critias written by the Greek philosopher, Plato. This is, as far as we know, the only primary source for the legend. All others come later as commentaries, mentions of commentaries, or interpretations of...
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Why Should I Get Out of Bed?
Was I born for pleasure? Or was I born for a greater purpose? This is a question Marcus Aurelius asked himself every morning; especially on cold ones. Every morning we may ask ourselves why we are getting out of bed. We can remind ourselves why we are not staying...
How Old Are The English?
Sauron… I mean, Tony Blair once said that Britain is a young country. “Maybe,” I’d say, “but England? That’s a different story. And the English? Well… the English are far older than you’ve been told.” English identity has often been called into question. The Tudors...
Amber and the Ancient Spark
Amber and the Ancient Spark: How Pre-Industrial Cultures Understood Static Electricity Have you ever rubbed a balloon on your hair and watched it stick to the wall? Or felt a tiny shock after walking across a carpet? These sparks of static electricity are so common...