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History
From Ancient Rome to LED Lights: A History of New Year’s
Every year, in those final days of December, the whole world seems to get a little frantic, doesn't it? Some…
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Biology
The Mystery of Viruses: The Thin Line Between Life and Non-Life
An organism powerful enough to bring the world to a halt, effective enough to confine all of humanity to their…
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History
The Tanzimat Era in the Ottoman Empire
There have undoubtedly been many great states and empires throughout history. The Roman Empire, the United States, Great Britain, and,…
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Philosophy
Post-Christian Philosophy: Medieval Philosophy
Every era of philosophy is wrapped in its own distinct set of themes and preoccupations. As you might recall from…
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Other
The Burden of the World on His Shoulders: Atlas
In this piece, we’re going to dive into the story of Atlas—one of the leaders of the Titans, whom many…
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Animals
Guardians of the Ocean: Sharks
If we asked you to think of something scary about the ocean, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?…
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History
Marxism and History
We’re all wired a bit differently, aren't we? Some of us are deeply plugged into politics, while others run from…
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Philosophy
The Human Mind is a Blank Slate: John Locke (1632-1704)
The history of philosophy is filled with thinkers whose names are written in gold. These are the household names—the ones…
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Philosophy
The Never-Ending War: Thomas Hobbes
Let’s kick things off today with a question: What is the ideal form of government? Which system actually delivers justice,…
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Biology
De-extinction: Can Jurassic Park Become Reality?
Extinct animals have always been a subject that captures both scientific curiosity and the human imagination. Just the thought that…
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