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Göbekli Tepe - the World's First Temple?

by Brian Haughton
published on 04 May 2011

Located in modern Turkey, Göbekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The discovery of this stunning 10,000 year old site in the 1990s sent shock waves through the archaeological world and beyond, with some researchers even claiming it was the site of the biblical Garden of Eden. The many examples of sculptures... [continue reading]

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Plato's Lie In The Soul

by Joshua J. Mark
published on 22 February 2011

In his famous work Republic, Plato discusses the concept of the `True Lie' or the `Lie in the Soul'. Through a conversation between Socrates and Adeimantus (Plato's brother) Plato defines the `true lie' as believing wrongly about the most important things in one's life. The `lie in the soul' can be understood as Plato's answer... [continue reading]

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Divisions of the Stone Age

by Uma Kumari
published on 26 June 2012

The Stone Age is divided into three stages. They are as follows: 1. Palaeolithic Age Oldest of Stone Age Periods, before 10,000 BC. Hunting and Gathering was the way of life in this age. Palaeolithic man used fire for cooking and to scare away the animals while living in caves. To ensure protection early man covered himself... [continue reading]

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