The Fall of Civilizations: Lessons from History
Explore how history offers a continuum of human cultures through Paul Cooper's 'Fall of Civilizations.' From mighty empires to their inevitable decline, this article sheds light on the rise and fall of civilizations, the resilience of human spirit, and the impact of technology and disease. Gain a new perspective on how past civilizations are much like our own and ponder the legacy we will leave behind for future generations.
Lupercalia: The Parents of Valentine's Day
Nothing exists in a vacuum. The actions and traditions of the modern era required years of elaboration. If Darwin says anything, it is this: complexity requires simplicity. And our culture is complex. Here, I will describe the evolution of Lupercalia into Valentine’s Day…
History: The Kazakh Famine
In the early 20th century, Marxist ideals, though philosophically convincing enough to produce the Soviet Revolution, cracked under the pressure of the real world with consequences that rippled across the East.