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This medieval manuscript illustration, by an unknown 14th-century artist, actually depicts the ancient Roman tale of Titus Manlius Torquatus and his duel with a Gallic champion. For more info on the art and history, check out our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/12/17/t...
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Livy (c. 59 BCE-17 CE), about perseverance in war.

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December 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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A quote from Aristotle (384-322 BCE) about what can and cannot be forgiven.

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December 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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A quote from the ancient strategist and philosopher, Sun Tzu, about management through division.

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December 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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A quote from Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) about who really deserves praise.

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December 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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A quote about friendship from the philosopher, Aristotle (c. 384- 322 BCE).

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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Tacitus (c. 56-117), about the ability to live honorably, even while under the rule of bad leaders.

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December 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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A quote from the ancient philosopher, Mo Tzu (5th century BCE), about treating people like family.

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December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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A quote from Sima Qian (c. 145-90 BCE) about making benevolence and righteousness the basis of conduct.

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December 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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A quote from The Malleus Maleficarum (published in 1487 by Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger) about the difficulty of helping people who don't want to be helped.

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December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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A quote from Friedrich Schleiermacher (c. 1768-1834) about following the call of your innermost nature.

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December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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A cautionary quote from Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) against being led astray by a false sense of honour.

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December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Domitius Tullus—An Ancient Roman Scrooge Who Left A Posthumous Legacy Of Good Will

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December 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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This painting, by the French artist Pierre Paul Léon Glaize (1842 – 1932), re-creates the death scene of the historical figure, Saint Louis, more commonly known as King Louis IX of France (r. 1226-1270). For more info on the art and history, read here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/12/10/d...
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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A quote from Winston Churchill (c. 1874-1965) against politics and party patter in the military.

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December 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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A quote from the Roman historian, Livy (c. 59 BCE-17 CE), about the negative influence of party spirit and self-interest on political decisions.

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December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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A quote from the Roman emperor and philosopher, Marcus Aurelius (c. 121-180), about the inward fountain of all good.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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A quote from Lao Tzu (c. 6th-5th century BCE) about knowing when to stop.

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December 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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A quote from the philosopher, Aristotle (c. 384-322 BCE), about justice and exchange.

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December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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A quote from Cassius Dio (c. 163-235) about the perils of making statements that lack credibility.

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December 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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A quote from the poet, Homer, on the gifts of fate, circumstance, and the divine.

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December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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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