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Anacharsis: The Skythian Who Embraced Greek Philosophy but Criticized Greek Society
Anacharsis, the Greek philosopher from Scythia, was known for his wisdom, simple lifestyle and critiques of Greek customs and laws.
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The Bizarre Case of the Ancient Greek Philosopher who Died of Laughter
Ancient Greek philosopher Chrysippus (279–206 BC) is believed to have died of laughter in a bizarre incident recorded by his ...
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Did Greek Philosopher Anaxagoras Invent the Expanding Universe Theory?
Anaxagoras, a visionary Greek philosopher, foresaw concepts of expanding universe and multiple worlds centuries before modern ...
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The Fascinating Art of Ancient Greek Bread Baking and Its 72 Varieties
According to Pliny, the wheat of Cyprus produced a famous brownish-yellow bread. According to Diogenes Laertius, the smell of fresh, warm bread kept the wise man Democritus alive for three days so ...
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Antisthenes: The Tutor of Diogenes the Cynic
He boldly challenged societal customs and laws, and promoted a life of virtue in harmony with nature. Diogenes Laertius narrates that Antisthenes’ life was marked by simplicity and defiance of ...
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In Search of a Philosopher’s Stone
In the second century A.D. at the city of Oinoanda, the philosopher Diogenes inscribed his works on the wall of a stoa, or portico, in a public square.(Martin Bachmann) In the winter of 1884 ...