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A place for enthusiasts of history, mythology and philosophy.

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A cautionary quote attributed to Emperor Tiberius (r. 14-37) about the possibility of shifts in character.

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December 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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A quote from Abū Hāmid al-Gharnātī (c. 1080-1170) about processing written words into knowledge.

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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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This poem was allegedly written by King Harald II “Hardrada” Sigurdsson shortly before his death in 1066 at Stamford Bridge.

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December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Alexander The Great’s Royal Persian Plunder

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December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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This scene of Norse mythology, by Friedrich Wilhelm Engelhard (1813–1902) and Ernst Alpers (1828–1900), depicts the goddess, Idunn, handing out apples of youth in the court of the high-god, Odin. For more info on the #art & #mythology, see our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/12/03/i...
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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A quote from Pythagoras (c. 6th century BCE) about just and reasonable behavior.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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A quote from the philosopher and theologian, Lao Tzu (6th-5th century BCE), about obtaining emptiness.

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December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A quote from Sima Qian (c. 145-90 BCE) about the perils of an unstable system.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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A quote from the historian, Sima Qian (145-90 BCE), about the importance of competent generals and ministers.

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December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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A quote from Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE) about ritual and control.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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A quote from Strabo (c. 64 BCE- 24 CE) about great undertakings.

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November 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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A quote from Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) about democratic hostility to absolute power.

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November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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This painting by Kristian Zahrtmann (1843 – 1917) features the famous philosopher Socrates (on the left) and one of his more infamous pupils, Alcibiades (on the right). For more about the #art and the #history that inspired it, see our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/11/26/s...
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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A quote from Syrian-Roman writer, Lucian of Samosata (c. 120-180+), about the single task of the historian.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A quote from Christine de Pizan (c. 1364-1430) about important topics and heated discussions.

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November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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A quote from Anna Komnene (c. 1083-1153) about varied paths to victory.

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November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The Fall Of Charlemagne’s Uncle, Grifo

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November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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A saying from Emperor Romanos I (r. 919-944) about the brevity of life and the erosion of time.

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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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A quote from Lao Tzu (6th-5th century BCE) about the wide net of Heaven.

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November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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A quote from the Spartan general, Brasidas (d. 422 BCE), about the potential of anyone to resist assailants.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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A quote from the monk and historian, Bede (c. 673-735), about withstanding obstacles and hindrances to finish what you start.

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November 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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A quote from the Buddhist Dhammapada about noble diligence.

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November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A quote from Reginald Scot (c. 1537-1599) against his era's belief in witches.

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November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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This painting by Nils Andersson (1817 – 1865) depicts the Norse deities, Freyja and Heimdall, and alludes to their shared myth featuring the Necklace/Ring of the Brisings, known as the Brisingamen. For more info on the #art & #myth, read our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/11/19/h...
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Tacitus (c. 56/57-117+), about the foremost duty of a historian.

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#history #quotes #Romans
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM