The ancient understanding of the body — Galenic humoral theory, Ayurvedic dosha theory, Chinese five-element medicine — were all empirically informed but theoretically mistaken. They worked better than nothing and produced real insights despite their incorrect frameworks.
Julian's Persian campaign (363 AD) and his death in battle demonstrate how dangerous the eastern frontier remained for Roman emperors. His death during a successful campaign was a strategic disaster that forced a humiliating peace.
The Stoic Epictetus was a former slave who became one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world. His biography is a useful corrective to any simple story about slavery and intellectual life.
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I was literally just thinking about this yesterday
I had the opposite experience — points worked great for me
The ancient understanding of the body — Galenic humoral theory, Ayurvedic dosha theory, Chinese five-element medicine — were all empirically informed but theoretically mistaken. They worked better than nothing and produced real insights despite their incorrect frameworks.
Gloomhaven's monster deck system creates repeatable but varied enemy behaviors that never feel fully predictable.
Julian's Persian campaign (363 AD) and his death in battle demonstrate how dangerous the eastern frontier remained for Roman emperors. His death during a successful campaign was a strategic disaster that forced a humiliating peace.
The Stoic Epictetus was a former slave who became one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world. His biography is a useful corrective to any simple story about slavery and intellectual life.
Can we get a FAQ that includes this? Great post
7 Wonders Duel is the game I return to most consistently when I want a satisfying two-player challenge under an hour.
Hard disagree on this one, but I respect the take
Root is genuinely the hardest game to teach I've ever attempted. Worth every minute of the struggle.
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