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Bacon published this interesting little work in 1609. It contains thirty-one fables abounding with a union of deep thought and poetic beauty. In most fables he explains the common but erroneous supposition that knowledge and the conformity of the will, knowing and acting, are convertible terms.

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

Discover timeless wisdom from ancient texts and learn how it can transform your modern life.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Voices is a show that bridges the gap between the past and the present, bringing ancient insights to examine today’s most pressing issues. Each episode explores timeless ideas from Confucius to Marcus Aurelius, from Laozi to Socrates, and asks what they can teach us about modern challenges like leadership, mindfulness, relationships, and connection in the digital age. Hosted by Tyler Chung and his co-hosts Nina, David, Michelle, and Yi-Ting, the podcast blends philosophy, storytelling, and humor to make ancient wisdom accessible and relevant.

Ancient Wisdom of the Feminine brings you the wisdom and spiritual teachings of many women spiritual leaders across the globe. The Elders have their unique respective series available through our platform. Our ‘Golden Era’ series features our founder Magdala Ramirez, a Maya-Mexica medicine woman, elder and spiritual leader whose voice has been bridging a way to a higher comprehension of the self. Join us in this special series.

Many might view this exploration of ancient fables as mere entertainment, a light-hearted diversion for both the author and the audience. However, the intention behind delving into these tales runs much deeper. While its true that fables are malleable and can be interpreted in countless ways, this series aims to honor the wisdom embedded within these stories without distorting their original meanings. Throughout history, individuals have often twisted these narratives to lend credibility to their own beliefs, a practice that is neither new nor uncommon. From ancient philosophers like ...

To give and receive well may be the most human thing you can do-but it is also the closest you can come to divinity. So argues the great Roman Stoic thinker Seneca in his longest and most searching moral treatise, "On Benefits" (De Beneficiis). James Romm's splendid new translation of essential selections from this work conveys the heart of Seneca's argument that generosity and gratitude are among the most important of all virtues.

Every week, I share a folk tale from Africa, Asia, or the Americas - and extract the business lesson hidden inside.I'm Maxima, founder of Livara, Stanford MBA student, and a storyteller who believes the best business advice doesn't come from case studies. It comes from civilizations that survived thousands of years.Each 30-minute episode brings you:• One ancient story, told with humor and heart• The wisdom our ancestors knew (that we forgot)• How it applies to building businesses, raising families, and living wellThis is for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone building something that ...

A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to historical and cultural issues of history, education, money, power, and sustainability—and offers a new template for living. As an indigenous person, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a...

In 2010, Nick Polizzi did something unimaginable. He assembled a group of eight desperately ill patients from around the world and brought them into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to put the mysterious medicines of native shamans to the test. The healing journey that unfolded would change...

Where the old ways meet the inner ones.Hosted by Alexandria Quinn Love — historian, educator, and holistic wellness advocate — Ash & Honey explores the space between what’s burned away and what still heals.Each episode blends storytelling, history, and self-inquiry to uncover how ancient ideas of balance, body, and soul still shape modern life. From the four humors of Hippocrates to the quiet art of emotional restoration, Alexandria guides listeners through intimate reflections and forgotten wisdom that remind us: healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.This isn’t a ...

It goes unappreciated by modern Egyptologists, but it is embraced by those who savor the concept of a “hidden history” of humanity, and those who approach all human knowledge from the perspective of the esoteric. Gerard Massey’s massive Ancient Egypt: The Light of the World–first published in 1907 and the crowning achievement of the self-taught scholar–redefines the roots of Christianity via Egypt, proposing that Egyptian mythology was the basis for Jewish and Christian beliefs.