Originally posted on Substack Temples to Wisdom Only truly civilized cultures dedicate themselves to building up a storehouse of knowledge. That’s why libraries are the trademark of civilization — and the their destruction reflects the downfall of culture. Here’s a look at three of the greatest libraries in history that […]
“This Discovery Broke the Human Timeline”
For a brief period of time, there was a consensus view on the history of human civilization: humans were first hunter-gatherers, then developed agriculture, and finally developed religion, art, technology, and other aspects of culture. But then, a 20th-century architectural discovery threw all of this into question. Turkey’s Göbekli Tepe […]
“The Closest Thing to Heaven on Earth”
A 1,500-year-old wonder… Can stones and mosaics communicate divine wisdom? Can a single building showcase thousands of years of spiritual teaching? In the case of the Hagia Sophia, the answer is yes — and that’s exactly what makes it one of the greatest churches of Eastern Christendom. From the images portrayed in […]
“October 7th CHAPTER 1: Work in Progress”
Note: This series is based on several podcasts I recorded about the events of October 7th and the resulting war in Gaza. Please leave suggestions, criticisms, citations, corrections, etc. in the comments. Subsequent changes to the text will not be marked, but each draft will be given a new revision […]
Celebrating Flag Day: A Tribute to American Patriotism
Flag Day is a special day in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the nation. Celebrated annually on June 14th, this day is a reminder of the values and principles that the American flag represents, and it serves as […]
“What Was Lost When The Library of Alexandria Burned?”
Original Thread: https://x.com/Culture_Crit/status/1798069581871038778 What was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned? Well — our entire knowledge of the Greco-Roman world comes from about 500 volumes. 700,000 scrolls were potentially lost at Alexandria alone. Alexandria was once antiquity’s greatest city — a trade port connecting Africa, Europe and Asia. When […]
“The Onion Scandal”
Can the lowly onion heal ear infections, ease tinnitus, and even ward off the chance of a cold turning into bronchitis, or worse? Categorically yes. For centuries, onion poultices – a steamed, mashed onion complete with its healthful skin – smashed into a pulp and folded, warm, into a towel […]
“What Was the Worst Year in History? And Why Beauty Still Matters During Disaster”
Originally published on Culture Critic. What was the worst year in human history? To answer that, we first have to ask how you even define what constitutes the “worst.” Is it the loss of life, or the scale of suffering? Or is it a different kind of damage altogether? The […]
Informed Consent—What Is It?
In any code of medical ethics, informed consent is a bedrock principle—the solid foundation upon which all other principles of the medical profession should rest. Informed consent, in the context of medical treatment or medical research, transcends the unspoken ethical responsibilities of the patient-physician relationship. It is, in fact, a legal obligation. […]
“Self-Immolation, ‘the Black National Anthem,’ and the Grim History of Gun Control”
Kate Hildreth covers some headlines from the last several weeks, including Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, the playing of “the Black National anthem” at events such as the Superbowl, and DailyClout’s new series “V-Safe Voices.” Hildreth then takes a deeper dive into the […]
Sarsaparilla: Mind-Blowing Anti-Cancer Properties, Arthritis Improvement, and More!
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Does it Yet Wave? The True Question Buried in Our National Anthem
I’m in Memphis, Tennessee to watch my daughter play in a volleyball tournament, which means I’ve heard “The Star Spangled Banner” multiple times this weekend. My relationship with our national anthem has been rocky, starting with my struggle to learn it as a kid. Something about the way the lines […]
Machiavelli and the Globalists: Why the Elites Despise Independent Thought
The most important two sentences in the history of political philosophy since the ancient Greeks appears towards the beginning of Machiavelli’s The Prince. ‘[A] wise ruler,’ the author informs his reader, ‘must think of a method by which his citizens will need the state and himself at all times and […]
Today in History: The American Flag History and Customs
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front […]
Flag Day, June 14: What does the Flag mean?
Flag Day is June 14, the day in 1777 when Congress adopted the first official U.S. flag. Jane Hampton Cook’s devotional book is Stories of Faith & Courage from the Revolutionary War. After the Continental Army’s victories at Trenton and Princeton in Dec. 1776 and Jan. 1777, General George Washington and […]
RFK, Jr. The Power of One
This article was republished from the author’s Substack Two days before Wednesday, April 19, 2023, I booked a flight from Tampa to Boston on instinct, then texted Visceral Adventure’s writer, Tonika Todorova, saying “Here is a radical, improvisational idea for you. Want to meet me in Boston for Kennedy’s announcement?” […]
A Crumbling Regime: Lessons for the Social Sciences and Humanities
Recent revelations from the “Twitter Files” in the United States and the “Lockdown Files” in the United Kingdom revealed a troubling relationship between prominent scientific institutions, the state, social media companies, and traditional media that shaped our COVID-19 response. The fallout on democratic institutions will have political and social consequences […]
The Battle of Athens Part I: Why Was I Never Taught THIS Event in U.S. History?
This Article was Originally Published on the Author’s Substack. Portion of a mural in Athens, Tennessee, artist unknown. Photo by MPM I hated history in high school. Loathed it. U.S. history, European history, you name it. As soon as I cracked open the tome in front of me and started […]
Eugenics, Then and Now
Listen to this article The catastrophic Covid response has many people wondering whether we should really turn over public policy — which deals with fundamental matters of human freedom — much less public health, to a state-appointed scientific establishment. Must moral imperatives give way to the judgment of technical experts […]
“Never Again” is Now Global: Is History Repeating Itself?
An Announcement from CHD Beginning this Monday, we invite you to witness what may be one of the most historic docuseries of all time: “Never Again Is Now Global.” Each one-hour segment of the five-part series will premiere exclusively on CHD.TV from Jan. 30 through Feb. 3, airing nightly at 7 pm […]