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Does the philosophy of Heraclitus resonate with Eastern philosophy?

Heraclitus strongly resonates with Eastern thought, especially Daoist balance and Buddhist impermanence.

Were Plato and Aristotle friends?

Ancient history was long ago, much is cloudy, but yes, they were very close. Aristotle spent 20 years as a student-teacher under Plato, leaving only ...

What are the six realms of karma?

The six realms of karma are a moral map, showing how patterns of action and intention shape the conditions of existence.

Did Confucius ever meet the Daoist Laozi?

Although we have records of their meeting going back to 100 BCE, this is a much debated story in academic circles.

Was King Shuruppak the father of Noah?

Ancient History < History

How did writing first evolve?

Writing < Prehistory < History

Was the USA founded as an oligarchy?

Colonial America < Post Medieval < History

Why was Galileo’s 1610 book so important?

In 1610, Galileo Galilei used observation to challenge belief, showing that reality, not tradition, must guide understanding. His telescope turned the heavens from imagined perfection ...

When did humans first start using language?

Language < Prehistory < History

How important was the printing press to cultural transmission?

Writing < Medieval < History

When was the first written language developed?

Writing < Prehistory < History

When was punctuation invented?

Writing < Middle Ages < History

History: What ancient invention influenced modern life the most?

Writing < Ancient History < History

Is Indian philosophy the oldest philosophy?

Ancient Thought < Ancient History < History

Where on Earth did humans emerge?

Prehistory < History

Did Tesla fall in love with a pigeon?

Nikola Tesla did not literally “fall in love” with a pigeon, but the story reveals how loneliness, obsession, and myth can blur into legend.

When did ancient humans start wearing clothes?

Clothes < Civilization < Prehistory < History

How many times have human species gone extinct?

We know of about 15 to 20 ancient human species within the genus Homo over the last two million years.
Liquid metal from blast furnace. Liquid iron from ladle in the steelworks

Did central Africa invent iron smelting before everybody else?

Ancient History < History
The words socialism and capitalism are standing on piece of papers, politics

What is the difference between socialism and communism?

Our Time < History
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