Tag: ancient texts
What an old folktale can teach us about the ‘annoying persistence’...
Perin Gürel, University of Notre Dame
Fear of reprisals from the Trump administration has made many people cautious about...
What ancient animal fables from India teach about political wisdom
John Nemec, University of Virginia
In today’s volatile world, where wars can be fought over territory, commerce can be...
Three lessons from Aristotle on friendship
Emily Katz, Michigan State University
While most love songs are inspired by the joys and heartaches of romantic relationships,...
Sunzi, ‘shì’ and strategy: How to read ‘Art of War’ the...
Scott D. McDonald, Tufts University
In the mid-1990s, I picked up the military classic “Art of War” hoping to...
EXPLORING NATURE
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed...
Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology
If you visit the Erie Canal today, you’ll find a tranquil waterway and...
