Ancient Theories

Dào Dé Jing is one of the most translated and studied texts in the world. Its wisdom has inspired people for millennia and while it has been approached from many different points of view, the author hopes that his cross-disciplinary perspectives of a science and technology professional, Taoist priest and an active Nei Dan practitioner, might offer additional contributions to the subject. Before meeting his teacher, Wudang Tao Master Yun Xiang Tseng, author had practiced Tai Chi for years and read hundreds of books about Eastern philosophy, having some of them, like Yì Jing, fell apart in...

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

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 “...

Unlock the Secrets of the First Heliocentric Thinker. What would it take to turn the universe inside out? Aristarchus of Samos dared to reimagine the cosmos long before Galileo peered through his telescope or Copernicus sketched his orbits. Aristarchus of Samos for Beginners: A Journey Through the Mind of an Ancient Astronomer brings his groundbreaking ideas to light, uncovering the forgotten genius who first put the Sun at the center of everything. Discover the Mind that Defied Centuries of Belief. In an era when the Earth was believed to sit motionless at the universe's core, Aristarchus ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood tells the story of how the political rivalry between Julius Caesar and Marcus Cato precipitated the end of the Roman Republic. As the champions of two dominant but distinct visions for Rome, Caesar and Cato each represented qualities that had made the Republic strong, but their ideological differences entrenched into enmity and mutual fear. The intensity of their collective factions became a tribal divide, hampering their ability to make good decisions and undermining democratic government.

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.

The exemplary life of a noble soldier/statesman, a description of ancient Germany, and a discussion of oratory are the subjects of three short masterpieces by the brilliant Roman historian, Tacitus.

Bigfoot isn’t just an American legend. Across Europe, from the dense forests of Germany to the icy wilderness of Siberia, eyewitnesses have reported encounters with massive, ape-like creatures for centuries. Known by many names—The Wild Man, Almasty, Yeti, and more—these beings have haunted folklore and modern investigations alike. Inside Bigfoot in Europe, you’ll uncover: 🦶 The Almasty of Russia – Hair-covered humanoids have been spotted in remote Russian villages for centuries—could they be a surviving population of ancient hominins? 🦶 The Scottish Bigfoot – A towering...

Discover the cosmic roots of Egyptian musical, vocal, and dancing rhythmic forms. Learn the fundamentals (theory and practice) of music in the typical Egyptian way: simple, coherent, and comprehensive. Review a detailed description of the major Egyptian musical instruments, playing techniques, functions, etc. Discover the Egyptian rhythmic practices in all aspects of their lives.

In all of Roman history there was never a more turbulent year than A.D. 69, the ill-omened "Year of the Three Emperors". By some miracle, the greatest historian of the age, Tacitus, was able to chronicle those momentous events in a work he called The History. In its pages are some of the most memorable events of Roman history described in some of the most intensely passionate prose ever devised.

"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 ...

Plato is perhaps the most significant philosopher who has ever lived, and The Republic, composed in Athens in about 375 BC, is widely regarded as his most famous dialogue. Its discussion of the perfect city and the perfect mind laid the foundations for Western culture and, for over 2,000 years, has been the cornerstone of Western philosophy.

Today, democracy is the world's only broadly accepted political system, and yet it has become synonymous with disappointment and crisis. How did it come to this? In Can Democracy Work? James Miller, the author of the classic history of 1960s protest Democracy Is in the Streets, offers a lively, surprising, and urgent history of the democratic idea from its first stirrings to the present. As he shows, democracy has always been rife with inner tensions.

Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.