ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
In this post we present and discuss Indian Mythological and social narrations, recorded during the first century B.C. by Diodorus Siculus. Continue reading “Mythological and social narrations from India, recorded by Diodorus Siculus; Dionysus, Hercules and the castes system”
The term Unani Tibb denotes a medical system of Greek origin which has encountered a great propagation since the 11th century, and was widely applied in modern India, particularly in primary health care system. Continue reading “Unani medicine – Hippocratic medicine”
Plenty of ancient Chinese sources have been proved keeping rich accounts of the Roman Empire and its close relationship with ancient China, and the frequent activities of envoys, caravans, religious missions and wars on the Silk Road promoted the accomplishment of the mutual communication between the two great civilizations. Continue reading “Roman coins in China”
To return to the war between Rome and Carthage, we must regard its first cause as being the indignation of Hamilcar surnamed Barcas, the actual father of Hannibal. Continue reading “The causes of the Hannibalic War”
Children who experience maltreatment, such as neglect or physical or sexual abuse, are more likely to engage in delinquent and offending behaviors in adolescence and young adulthood, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. Continue reading “Associations between childhood maltreatment and offending behaviors later in life”
Theodosius fully appreciated the dangers of the Gothic problem, and he pursued unremittingly a policy of conciliation and friendship. Continue reading “Theodosius’ policy towards the Goths and its consequences on the Empire’s fate”
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