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Medieval Fears? Nah, Behind the Scenes of Italian Communal Power

Discover the Era When Italy Was the Main Stage for Medieval Rock: Clashes, Plots, and a Culture That Defied Time. Welcome to the Medieval Festival: Where History Meets Hysteria Ah, the Italian Middle ...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Apr 9, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

When Shape Meets Substance

Embark on the weirdest journey of your life: Greek philosophy like you've never dared to imagine. Yeah, dared. Buckle up: Plato and the gang like never before So, get comfy and prepare to leap back in...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia antica

Apr 4, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Crusades: That Time We 'Culturally Exchanged' With the Neighborhood Across the Mediterranean

Spoiler alert: the Crusades were not just about swords and sandals but rather a medieval reality show with an international cast. Imagine inviting the neighbors over for dinner and ending up organizin...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Apr 1, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Plato vs. Aristotle: The Eternal Philosophical Braw

Discover how Aristotle metaphorically smacked a pie in the face of Plato's dualism, all seasoned with a pinch of Moorish sarcasm. Welcome to the Ring Alright, buckle up because we're about to take a d...

Anno III Filosofia

Mar 28, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Heresies and Beers: A Medieval Pub Crawl

Dive Down the Rabbit Hole and Explore the Underground World of Medieval Sects: A Beer in One Hand, History in the Other. Welcome to the Exclusive Club of Heresies So, here you are, standing in front o...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Mar 26, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Hey, remember that time you lived in a Platonic idea?

In this unauthorized dive into Platonic reminiscence, we're gonna find out together how Plato can help you find yourself, and you won't even have to leave your couch. Welcome to the mind's labyrinth: ...

Anno III Filosofia

Mar 21, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Platonic Ideas: Why Your Life's Basically a Cave, Explained

Brace yourself for a philosophical ride that's got more twists than an episode of Game of Thrones. And no, you don't need to be a philosopher to get on this track. First Steps into Plato's World: "Sta...

Anno III Filosofia

Mar 14, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Empire with a Twist: Medieval Oddities Unleashed

Uncover the 'holiest' empire of them all, where kings clashed with crowns and scrolls. A journey to the Middle Ages that will leave you gobsmacked! Imperial Curiosity Hey there, couch adventurers and ...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Mar 12, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Socrates: The Sandal-less Guru

In a nutshell, Socrates was the guy who questioned everything. Like, literally everything. Socrates: Your New Best Philosophical Friend Hop on the philosophy train, destination: Socrates! I get it, yo...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia antica

Mar 7, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

The Middle Ages and Its Papacy: A Tale You Won't Believe

Time-Travel with Us: Unbelievable Papal Stories from the Middle Ages Get ready for a historical adventure that'll leave your jaw on the floor. The Papacy in the Middle Ages: Not Just a Tale of Faith W...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Mar 5, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Presocratic Naturalism: When 'Everything is Water' Just Doesn't Cut It for Explaining the Universe

Dive In (Literally, Think Thales) to the Insufficiency of Presocratic Naturalism to Grasp Being. An Ironic Journey into Philosophy that'll make you say: 'Did they really think that?' When Presocratic ...

Anno III Filosofia Filosofia antica

Feb 28, 2024

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homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Charlemagne: the Craftsman of Medieval Europe

Believe It or Not: Charlemagne, the Dude Who Redrew Europe's Map Without Even a GPS. An Emperor Beyond Legend: Charlemagne and His Times Picture a guy who seems like a mash-up between a snooze-fest hi...

Anno III Storia Storia medievale

Feb 26, 2024

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History

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