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10 Self-Help Tips from a Roman Emperor
Looking for some ancient wisdom to guide your life? Consider reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.
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20 Ancient Greek Proverbs
Some wit and wisdom from the classical world – here are proverbs from 20 ancient Greek writers.
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Three ancient cities to rival London, Paris and New York
By Zena Kamash London, Paris and New York are global cities: modern hubs for travel, technology and trade, their names and images echo…
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Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of spring.
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