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Seeking stillness in a world that won’t stop burning
Through retreats at the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, Pico Iyer explores the tension between inner peace and worldly ...
10 Philosophy Books That Teach Life Lessons and Help You Navigate the Modern World
Philosophy offers valuable lessons for modern life. These ten books provide insights into resilience, emotional intelligence, ...
Long before debates over ‘wokeness’, Epicurus built a philosophy that welcomed slaves, women and outsiders
Today, many people associate epicureanism with hedonistic pleasure-seeking – but that’s not really what he taught.
“4am is the new 5am”: Self-help guru Robin Sharma on the magic of consistency, and the methods to achieve it
Sharma’s work marries an optimistic view of human potential with an acknowledgment that some self-help swerves: self-development takes hard work. His 2018 book The 5AM Club, after all, has largely ...
10 Philosophy Books That Offer Timeless Wisdom and Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf
These ten books offer deep insights into human nature, morals, and life. Reading them will not only improve your ...
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Hoard of silver Roman coins found in UK — and some date to reign of Marcus Aurelius
The most famous ruler featured in the hoard is arguably the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (reigned from A.D. 161 to 180), while his wife, Faustina II, is portrayed on a coin of her own. Aurelius ...
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1,800-Year-Old Mini Portrait of Alexander the Great Turns Up in Surprising Location
The fitting’s dating connects it to the reign of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, better known as Caracalla, from 198 to 217 C.E. A tyrannical and unpopular ruler, Caracalla ...