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What Did the Ancient Greeks Think About Dreams?

From prophecy and divine communication to medical diagnosis and understanding the human psyche, the ancient Greeks had many theories about why we dream. The evolution of the theory of dreams in the ancient Greek world took many turns, with earlier...

Is the Lost Atlantis Mentioned in the Bible?

In the fourth century BCE, Plato wrote about the legend of Atlantis. The general belief is that he was the very first person to write about it. This has led many to claim that Plato invented the story. However,...

Ancient Greek Philosophers Brought to Life by AI

Ancient Greek scientists and philosophers are brought back to life and tell their stories in this captivating video produced through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Equator AI created the video using the latest artificial intelligence technology to bring these great thinkers to...

Was the Ancient Greek Philosopher Socrates a Real Person?

Socrates is commonly cited as the most influential of ancient Greek thinkers and is arguably a significant founder of Western philosophy, but why do accounts written about him by his contemporaries vary so much? The first unusual thing about Socrates...

How to Live a Fulfilling Life According to Greek Philosopher Plato

Widely considered the first "true" philosopher of Ancient Greece, Plato was primarily interested in how people could live a fulfilling life. Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher Born in Athens, the namesake of platonic love was said to have been influenced by...

Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom and Quotes

Some of the best quotes by Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.

Socrates and Confucius: Similar Philosophies, Different Worlds

Socrates and Confucius are considered the founders of Western Philosophy and Eastern Philosophy respectively, and their teachings bare many similarities

How the Ancient Greeks Measured Time Shows What they Valued

The ancient Greeks measured time in part because human beings have felt the need to track the passage of their hours and days since time immemorial, prompted certainly by the need to plant things at the appropriate time, on...

Why Did Socrates Not Believe in Democracy?

A contemporary person would imagine that the greatest Greek philosopher, Socrates, would be in favor of democracy. Yet, he was against it,

Where Was Mythical Atlantis Located?

The search for Atlantis, the mighty civilization that disappeared into the sea, has preoccupied researchers for centuries. Some place it in the Aegean Sea, others in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and still others in the Atlantic Ocean. According to details...