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Sophists: Word Wizards or Ancient Con Artists?

Ever thought of the sophists as history's first spin doctors? This quick overview takes you right into the heart of their contentious world. Welcome to the Sophists' Circus: Word Artists or Philosophi...

Feb 22, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Ancient Pharmacy of Rome: More History, Fewer Tourists, Please!

Join me on a sarcastic journey to the Ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria della Scala, where history meets irony in Rome. Where the Ancient Meets the Sarcastic In the beating heart of Rome, where tourists...

Luoghi da visitare Roma

Feb 21, 2024

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Sights

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Longobards: warriors with a cringe-worthy haircut and an empire to build

A Time-Traveling Adventure in the Shoes of a Lombard. Spoiler: It's Not Just Iron Pills and Looting! When the Lombards Were More Than Just a Lousy Soccer Team Ah, the Lombards! That bunch everyone rem...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 20, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Napoleon, the Great? More Like the Great Lover than Warrior!

Ridley Scott's Napoleon: Less Battles, More Heartbeats! A Peek at the Softer Side of the Commander in a No-Holds-Barred Review! The Card Director: Ridley Scott, a maestro of visuals, but this time may...

Film Recensioni Storia

Feb 19, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Three Bowls: A Book That’s a Full Plate… of Humanity!

In 'Three Bowls' by Michela Murgia, You'll Find More Humanity Than a Family Reunion. Read My Review to Find Out if It's Worth Adding to Your Gastronomic Library. Cooking Up Philosophy: Savoring 'Three...

Libri Recensioni

Feb 16, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Presocratic Atomism: Science Before Selfies!

Dive into Presocratic Atomism: A Hilarious Adventure with Philosophers Playing Hide and Seek with the Invisible. Before Science Got Boring: The Joy of Atomism Ah, Presocratic Atomism! Step back in tim...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia antica

Feb 15, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Islam and the Arab Empire: A Historical Adventure Not Exactly for the Bored

Ever wondered how Islam started making its mark on the world? Well, here's a time-travel trip to unveil its mysteries. It was a dark and stormy night... wait, scratch that, it was the desert. So, my f...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 12, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Cold Skin: When Sea Creatures Say 'Boo

"Cold Skin - The Creature of Atlantis," the adventure that makes you say, "This is why I never go to the beach." Data Sheet Director: Xavier Gens, master of the mysterious sea Genre: Marine horror wit...

Film Prime Video Recensioni

Feb 11, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The World Upside Down: When the Grotesque Becomes Yawn-Inducing

Plunge into the 'magnum opus' of Vannacci, where coherence takes a long vacation and humor plays an epic game of hide and seek... and it's really good at hiding. When Common Sense Goes AWOL Brace your...

Feb 9, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Nature Unmasked: The Philosophical Secrets of Ye Olden Times

Dive into Pre-Socratic Wisdom: An Ironic and Enlightening Journey into Nature's Secrets. Welcome to the Exclusive Club of Ancient Thinkers Hey there, wisdom lover or just a couch-curious! Ready for a ...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia antica

Feb 8, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Cloister of San Cosimato: Better Than an Episode of 'Who's Seen It?

In the heart of Trastevere lies a place so elusive, even Google Maps throws up its virtual hands in surrender: the Cloister of San Cosimato. Discover it, if you can! Where Stones Chat and Tourists Get...

Luoghi da visitare Roma

Feb 7, 2024

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Sights

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Monks: Not Just Beer and Gregorian Chants

Monks: Not Just Guys in Robes – Discover the Roots of Monasticism Amidst Prayers and Beers. When the Party's Over: The Birth of Monasticism Hey you, yes, you there! Ever wondered how monasticism got s...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 6, 2024

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History

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