The Art of War is one of the oldest books ever to be written on military matters and strategy. It was written in Ancient China by a man named Sun Tzu. Since it was written, the art of war has … Continue reading Sun Tzu: The Art of War and Its Impact on Ancient Imperialism
The Age of Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement during the 17th and 18th centuries. From the beginning of the 1600s, people began the debate about who should govern a nation. Absolutism became less common and found an end, … Continue reading The Age of Enlightenment: Ideas, Concepts, and Important Philosophers
Humans are social beings by nature. We can’t live without sharing our stories, without long conversations with our loved ones. I think this characteristic played a major role in the evolution of our species and the rise of civilizations. Sharing … Continue reading Anthropology: What is Love? The Similarities Between Symposium and Genesis
Spoiler Alert: For the ones who haven’t watched the first three seasons, this blog contains spoilers. Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody is gonna die. Come watch TV. More or less, we are all familiar with this iconic … Continue reading Rick and Morty: What does Adult Swim’s Legendary Show Tell Us?
Batik is a centuries-old technique of making intricate and meaningful patterns on fabrics using wax and dyes. This form of textile is found in many places around the globe, but it is a symbol of national and cultural identity in … Continue reading Tracing Origins and Decoding Cultural Values of Indonesian Batik Art
I think it’s safe to wager that the average person probably doesn’t know enough about philosophers to have a favourite one. Most people – unless they are actively in academia or politics – probably don’t know enough about philosophers to … Continue reading Diogenes: The Most Interesting Ancient Greek Philosopher to Ever Live
Classical Athens was the world’s first democracy. It was also the only polis run by a city government in the Greek world, surrounded by powerful monarchies and oligarchies that were sceptical of their system. Despite its uniqueness, Athens became the … Continue reading Disenchanted with the Masses: Plato and the Athenian Democracy
The moon has always been an intriguing interest to humans historically. People on Earth have gazed at the sky with varied questions and concerns. In the early 17th century, the invention of the telescope established new and enlightening discoveries of … Continue reading The New Era of Space Exploration: A Cautionary Travel Blog to the Moon
Art is good proof that human life is not only about action and reaction. Art means we have something to say, to add to the world, to share with people from our time as much as with people from different … Continue reading Anthropology: Art History and Its Deep Roots in Human Culture