I've seen a lot of sources claiming that Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty, the dynasty that ruled most of the Indian subcontinent in the 3rd century BC, was responsible for building some of the oldest hospitals on the Indian subcontinent. For example, see this Aeon article. However, these so...

Thoreau wrote, "The Mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation," and "We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us." What do these two statements mean and what is the cause and remedy?

The Death of Stalin is a black comedy about a period of Soviet history running from the event from which the title is taken to the execution of Beria near the end of the film. I am perfectly aware that the films takes liberties with history regarding the events as they unfold; among other things,...

Confused! Late Medieval period is 1300-1500, but medieval period is 1500 can anyone clarify why medieval is later than the other?

I am trying to research the history of agriculture and I have several questions. Specifically, the history of agriculture and farming in Europe. I have done many searches for the answers to these questions but nothing showed up. Feel free to answer to only 1 of the questions, I know it may be dif...