Ancient Theories

Dive into the captivating world of ancient philosophy with "Democritus for Beginners: The Philosopher Who Laughed at the Universe." This book offers a fascinating look at the life and ideas of Democritus, the visionary thinker who first proposed the atomic theory and whose laughter still echoes through the corridors of history. Engage with Democritus' Life Discover the intriguing story of Democritus, a philosopher who dared to challenge the norms of his time. Learn about his adventurous travels, his insatiable quest for knowledge, and the bold theories that set him apart from his ...

Do you wish to start using natural herbal remedies that have been proven to work for ages to deal with some of the most common health problems that we struggle with in modern times to reduce your reliance on conventional medicine? Generations of Native Americans learned the secrets of natural healing and were able to use the power of plants to maintain good health and create explosive levels of energy and vitality which are rarely seen today. This book will show you everything you need to know about ancient herbal remedies, including the theory and practice!

Unlock the riveting journey of humanity’s complex relationship with crime and justice with The Evolution of Criminology. This comprehensive eBook explores the fascinating progression of criminological theories, legal frameworks, and societal responses from ancient times to the digital age. Begin with an engaging Introduction to the Evolution of Criminology, where you will define the field and dive into a historical overview. Traverse through the Ancient Legal Codes, encompassing the powerful Code of Hammurabi, the influential Roman Law and Twelve Tables, and the lasting impacts of Ancient...

What if the Bible has been telling us about alien contact all along? For thousands of years, the Bible has stood as a sacred text — filled with stories of angels, visions, chariots of fire, and mysterious lights in the sky. But what if some of those stories were never just symbolic or spiritual? What if they were real encounters — with non-human intelligences we would now call extraterrestrials? In Behind the Holy Veil: Aliens in the Bible, Logan J. Shields takes you on a gripping investigation into scripture’s most puzzling passages: ✅ Ezekiel’s glowing “wheel within a wheel”...

Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest statesman and orator, was elected to the Roman Republic's highest office at a time when his beloved country was threatened by power-hungry politicians, dire economic troubles, foreign turmoil, and political parties that refused to work together. Sound familiar? Cicero's letters, speeches, and other writings are filled with timeless wisdom and practical insight about how to solve these and other problems of leadership and politics. How to Run a Country collects the best of these writings to provide an entertaining, common-sense guide for modern leaders and citizens

How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.

An illustrated look at ten of the most unheard-of mysteries. Read about the wonders of the past and the unbelievable accomplishments of lost cultures. Is Noah’s Flood a distant memory of what actually occurred in the Black Sea? Why are over one hundred pyramids off limits, not in Egypt but in China? Why do the dolmens of the Caucasus use phallic seals for doorways? What did a curious farmer find at the bottom of massive but rectangular ponds? Learn about these little-known mysteries.

In this book about Rome’s most infamous emperor, expert author, Stephen Dando-Collins chronicles all the palace intrigues and murders that led to Caligula becoming emperor, and details the horrors of his manic reign and the murderous consequences brought about at the hand of his sister Agrippina the Younger, his uncle Claudius and his nephew Nero.

"The Ancient Alien Hypothesis: The Connections Between Ancient Archeological Sites and Ancient Extraterrestrials"© "The Ancient Alien Hypothesis: The Connections Between Ancient Archeological Sites and Ancient Extraterrestrials"© is a captivating exploration into the possibility that extraterrestrial beings have played a crucial role in shaping our past. Drawing from archaeological sites and ancient texts, this book delves into the enigmatic evidence suggesting our ancestors may have had otherworldly help in constructing awe-inspiring monuments. From the world's oldest megalithic ...

In Mortal Republic, prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy. For centuries, even as Rome grew into the Mediterranean's premier military and political power, its governing institutions, parliamentary rules, and political customs successfully fostered negotiation and compromise. By the 130s BC, however, Rome's leaders increasingly used these same tools to cynically pursue individual gain and obstruct their opponents.

The Annals, Part 2 picks up in the year A.D. 32 with the increasingly menacing and tyrannical behavior of Tiberius. With hundreds murdered or driven to suicide and many more in exile, Tiberius descends steadily into growing lust and debauchery on his private estate on the isle of Capri. Overseas, Rome is victorious in her struggle with Parthia, and as Tiberius is being smothered to death in A.D. 37 by Macro, peace at last comes to the eastern frontier.

A Landmark Translation of the Original Renaissance Quadrivium Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) was the last great Renaissance polymath—and one of the first global scholars. In the mid-1600s, he published his monumental three-volume work, Oedipus Aegyptiacus, which aimed to decode the ancient world’s symbolic language. This volume contains Kircher’s exploration of the Quadrivium: Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy—the four liberal arts of classical education. Drawing on ancient sources from Pythagoras to Plato, Kircher weaves a cosmological vision in which number, form, sound...

This time travel suspense story will bring you along for a wild ride. When young classicist Peter Shelton was hired by the Nehring Project, he assumed they were going to use his skills in historical research. When he learned they were preparing for a trip to Third Century Roman Italy, he was both repulsed and attracted. This meant that the Nehring Project was involved in time travel and time travel was obviously nonsense, but, at the same time, what red-blooded classicist would not jump at the possibility of actually going to the Roman Empire? Then Shelton learned that the head of the ...

Dive into the captivating mystery of the fabled sunken city with 'Atlantis Unveiled.' Embark on an intriguing journey, navigating through age-old legends, ancient literature, geographic theories, and archaeological perspectives to shed new light on this enigma that has fascinated humanity for centuries. Chapter One begins with demystifying the allure of Atlantis, illustrating how it has stood the test of time, immortalized in popular culture, and remained an enigma through the ages. We then journey back to its origins, understanding Plato's dialogues and the context behind the myths. The ...

Unlock the mysteries of ancient wisdom with "Xenophanes and Democritus: Questioning the Universe," a compelling two-in-one volume that brings together the groundbreaking insights of two of history's most fascinating philosophers. Dive into the transformative ideas of Xenophanes, the bold skeptic who challenged conventional beliefs about the gods and the cosmos. His revolutionary thinking paved the way for modern critical inquiry and philosophical debate. Explore the radical theories of Democritus, the philosopher who laughed at the universe and laid the foundation for atomic theory. His ...

Embark on an unprecedented exploration through time and beyond the known realms of history. Welcome to "Secrets of the Desert Sky," a fascinating eBook meticulously examining every edge of the mysterious Nazca Lines. With captivating chapters covering diverse theories and compelling evidence, this book will surely leave you awestruck. Dive into Chapter 1, ‘The Enigma of Peru,’ setting the scene for a riveting journey into the heart of the Peruvian desert's enigmatic geoglyphs. But that's just the beginning. March amidst Ancient Astronaut Theory, making pit stops at archaeological ...

Unlock the secrets of pathworking and tap into the limitless power of the cosmos! In Power of Pathworking: Accessing Spiritual Energies for Manifestation and Growth, you’ll discover a revolutionary approach to spiritual connection and manifestation. Whether you're looking to contact divine beings, harness cosmic energies, or transform your life, this book offers practical techniques to access and wield these forces without the need for complex rituals or tools. Pathworking allows you to journey directly to the entities and energies you seek—placing the power in your hands to connect ...

Best selling history writer Thomas Cahill continues his series on the roots of Western civilization with this volume about the contributions of ancient Greece to the development of contemporary culture. Tracing the origin of Greek culture in the migrations of armed Indo-European horsemen into Attica and the Peloponnesian peninsula, he follows their progress into the creation of the Greek city-states, the refinement of their machinery of war, and the flowering of intellectual and artistic culture.

Dive headfirst into the world’s oddest “facts”—and emerge a lot smarter (and more skeptical). In Truths Behind History’s Greatest Myths Vol. 3, you’ll explore: Nazca Lines & Göbekli Tepe: Were they alien airstrips and stonehenge-style temples built overnight? Or human artistry and pre-agrarian engineering at its finest? Antikythera Mechanism: A 2,000-year-old analog “computer” that could track eclipses, Olympic games, and planetary motions—no microchips required. Cryptozoology & Lost Tech: From giant squids inspiring Kraken tales to the Baghdad Battery’s disputed “...

Blood for the Gods. Death for Power. Ritual for Eternity. Across continents and centuries, the altar of civilization has been stained with blood. From the scorched pyramids of the Aztecs to the dark groves of the Druids, from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the icy Andean peaks of the Inca, human sacrifice was not just a myth - it was a sacred, terrifying reality. Origins and Rituals of Human Sacrifice in Ancient Civilizations is a chilling and deeply researched exploration of one of history's most disturbing yet revealing practices. This book uncovers the beliefs, rituals, and brutal ...