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ROMAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY
A 2,000-year-old scroll buried by Vesuvius has finally given up its ancient secrets- Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: ‘Some things are in our control and others are not. Things in our control are…’ - A timeless lesson on controlling your actions, not your circumstances
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopher
- Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Seneca: 'The final test of freedom is this: Can you remain the same person in praise, in insult, in gain, and in loss...' The one question to ask yourself if you are truly freeThe quote of the day from Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, "The final test of freedom is this: Can you remain the same person in praise, in ...29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Seneca: “Only time can heal what… – Inspiring lessons on heartbreak, acceptance, healing and why time heals all wounds by the great Roman Stoic philosopher known for his deep insights on human suffering and emotional strengthQuote of the Day by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca: Seneca’s quote, “Only time can heal what reason cannot,” explores the importance of emo...02 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” — Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategyQuote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Machiavelli’s quote, “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” explore...26 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Rome's greatest orator Cicero: 'To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to...'-The famous philosopher's timeless warning about history, wisdom and why people stop growing when they stop learningRoman philosopher Cicero warned that ignoring history leaves individuals perpetually immature, akin to children unable to grasp the present...25 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In the 1750s, well diggers broke into a buried Roman Villa near Herculaneum: What looked like charcoal turned out to be ancient booksEighteenth-century workers in Herculaneum unearthed a unique Roman library preserved by the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. These carbonized papyr...18 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Katharine Hepburn: 'The thing about life is that you must…'—The resilient Hollywood icon on surviving life’s hardships with strength and graceQuote of the Day: Katharine Hepburn, a resilient Hollywood icon, shared a powerful message about enduring life's hardships with strength an...11 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: "The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a...." The powerful life lesson about survival, success, wisdom, confidence, and human nature still inspiring millions as modern success demands both fearless strength and clever strategyQuote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli still feels painfully relevant in 2026. His famous lion-and-fox philosophy explains why many people...10 May, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Toni Morrison: 'The function of freedom is to…' —Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureQuote of the Day: Toni Morrison, an iconic literary figure, asserted that the essence of freedom lies in its capacity to empower others. He...29 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Cleopatra: “All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise” – life lessons on emotional intelligence, challenges, human perception and what it teaches us about life by the last Queen of Ancient EgyptQuote of the Day by Cleopatra: Cleopatra’s quote reflects a deep truth about human nature. It suggests that people often become more engage...29 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'No great mind has ever existed without a touch of...' - The Greek polymath’s psychological perspective on 'geniuses'Quote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal Greek philosopher and polymath, profoundly influenced logic, science, ethics, and polit...15 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Hegel, “The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk.” Why Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel warned that “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”Quote of the Day by Hegel: More than 200 years after Hegel wrote it, the quote of the day by Hegel still explains modern history. Global da...10 Mar, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- How the Eastern Roman Empire Kept Rome Alive for 1,000 Years After Its FallRome did not fall in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued for nearly a thousand years. Its capital, Constantinople, was a vibrant tra...25 Feb, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Hypatia Taught Science in Ancient Times, and Was Killed for ItHypatia of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and philosopher, taught in the ancient world when few women had such opportunities. Her lif...14 Feb, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled'Plutarch, a revered ancient Greek writer and philosopher, is celebrated for his "Parallel Lives" and "Moralia." His biographical comparison...28 Jan, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Literature deepens India–Russia friendship at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026Russia’s participation lent a distinctive international dimension to the fair. The Russian pavilion set up at Bharat Mandapam became a majo...17 Jan, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Modi set to become India's third most successful PM: Ramachandra GuhaGuha said Modi's charisma and appeal transcend boundaries of caste and language, and that his qualities put him on the same padestal as Neh...30 Mar, 2017, 04.16 PM IST
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