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Kant and Criticism: The Philosopher Who Questioned Everything

Kant wasn’t one for idle chit-chat. He decided to take philosophy apart like a kid with LEGO blocks. The result? Criticism, which transformed our view of reality... and left us with philosophical head...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 3, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Where Poets Rest… and Maybe Get Bored: The Protestant Cemetery in Rome

The Protestant Cemetery in Rome is where poets, artists, and free spirits come to rest (and perhaps yawn) for eternity. One of the quietest places in Rome, where even silence seems to have something t...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Oct 2, 2024

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Sights

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Europe on the Edge: Power and Chaos in the 20th Century

Find out how Europe, in the 20th century, tried to maintain a precarious balance between warring powers, fragile alliances, and a few surprises. It was a high-wire act, and surprisingly, no one fell o...

Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 1, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Cacao: Between Bitter Tears and Sweet Laughs

If you think cacao is just for making hot chocolate, Jorge Amado is here to tell you, "Oh, my dear, life is much more bitter than that." Here’s a story that takes you straight to Brazilian plantations...

Libri Recensioni Romanzi

Sep 30, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Sharknado: flying sharks, the craziest movie ever

Sharknado is the peak of trash cinema, with flying sharks and tornadoes colliding in an explosion of absurdity. You can't miss it. Why watch Sharknado? Madness at its best Get ready: you're about to s...

Film Recensioni Trash

Sep 29, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Impossible Dialogue: When AI Talks About Israel and Hamas

Have you ever asked an artificial intelligence what it thinks about the Israel-Hamas conflict? Don’t expect easy answers or miracles. We're talking centuries of history, without anyone willing to make...

Intelligenza artificiale

Sep 28, 2024

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Chit-Chat with AI

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Eye for an Eye: When Vengeance Is a Matter of Style, Even Without Eyes

When a blind samurai decides to slice his way through everyone in his path, feudal Japan is never the same. A film about revenge, swords, and, surprisingly, introspection. No Need for Eyes to See Reve...

Film Prime Video Recensioni

Sep 27, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

David Hume: The Man Who Makes You Doubt Even Your Favorite Sandwich

David Hume, the philosopher who questioned everything, even the logic behind your morning coffee. Not sure if you want to read this post? Neither would Hume. Live by doubt, die by Hume You're sitting ...

Anno IV Filosofia Filosofia moderna

Sep 26, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

he Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella: A Pyramid for Nobles Who Wanted It All

Cecilia Metella doesn’t just have a tomb; she has a mausoleum that screams "I’m important." Discover why this funeral monument in Rome is worth visiting. Dove si trova Where it is located A tomb that’...

Luoghi da visitare Roma Storia

Sep 25, 2024

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Sights

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Imperialism: Stealing Land Without Feeling Guilty

The imperialism of the 20th century tells how a few nations decided to take everything they could. Discover who won, who lost, and who overdid it with their slice of the cake. Empires on Sale: How to ...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 24, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Slaughterhouse-Five: When War and Aliens Teach You the Meaning of Life

Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five takes us on a surreal journey through the mind of Billy Pilgrim, blending the trauma of war with alien philosophy. World War II, the bombings of Dresden, and strang...

Libri Recensioni

Sep 23, 2024

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Reviews

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Birdemic 2: The Trash Masterpiece You Never Knew You Wanted

Birdemic 2: The Resurrection is the sequel no one asked for but everyone should see at least once to believe it exists. And yes, it's even worse than the first one. Why Watch Birdemic 2? Simple: To Hu...

Film Recensioni Trash

Sep 22, 2024

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Reviews

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