In 1962, archaeologists uncovered an extraordinary artifact in a tomb near Thessaloniki, Greece—the Derveni Papyrus.

Leucippus' ancient atomic theory bears striking parallels to the modern Big Bang model showcasing his visionary perspective on cosmic origins ...

The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus was famous for the principle of pleasure. Credit: Agostino Scilla (crop) Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA-4.0 The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus is famous for his ...

While some find that in a church or synagogue, a growing number of people in Nashville are gathering to learn about an ...

To gain knowledge of problems and methods in ancient philosophy. Almost all ancient and modern philosophers said something about happiness. Even today, philosophers are often expected to express their ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

And could it hold the key to understanding why, across the West, confidence in democracy is declining? The arguments Plato makes against democracy in The Republic are spoken by the philosopher ...

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