In his treatises Hygiene, Thrasybulus, and On Exercise with a Small Ball, Galen of Pergamum addresses topics of preventive medicine, health, and wellness that continue to resonate with practices of modern doctors and physical therapists.
Livy (Titus Livius, 64 or 59 BC–AD 12 or 17), the Roman historian, presents a vivid narrative of Rome’s rise from the traditional foundation of the city in 753 or 751... Læs mere
Law and policy treat corruption as something far less than it truly is. Using India’s long history as a case study, Sudhir Chella Rajan... Læs mere
Oscar Wilde is best remembered for his longer works, his criticism and journalism, and his eventful life. But nothing distills his brilliance like... Læs mere
In 1675 English America descended into anarchy, as rebellions, massacres, and riots swept the colonies from New York to... Læs mere
The greatest dilemma our planet faces is the tradeoff between poverty alleviation, inequality reduction, and climate change. In Unsustainable... Læs mere