Category: Ancient History

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1868, is one of the most consequential provisions in American legal and political history. At its core, the amendment seeks to guarantee equal protection under the law and defines citizenship.

The Book of Mormon describes the Nephites as a civilization that descended from a small group of immigrants from Jerusalem around 600 BCE. This narrative has led to a common assumption that the Nephites spoke Hebrew or other Old World

The first vision of Joseph Smith marked the first step of the restoration of the gospel. It was a long-awaited event prophesied from ancient times (Acts 3:19–21). Joseph Smith, after being confused about which church to join read James 1:5

Language is a dynamic, evolving system, much like biological species or social networks. From a complex systems perspective, linguistic evolution presents a fascinating interplay of gradual changes and sudden shifts driven by internal structures and external influences. Modeling these changes

The Austrian School of Economics is well-known for championing free markets and personal freedom. Thinkers like Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich A. Hayek, and Milton Friedman have shared their views on government and taxation, often criticizing taxes that people are forced

Moralism—the rigid enforcement of moral rules and the tendency to judge others by strict standards—has often been a hallmark of religious systems throughout history. Yet, when we examine the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, a striking pattern emerges: Jesus

Hello, This week we moved into a new year and a new year brings hope. The hope of newer circumstances, new opportunities, and a better world. We often wait until the new year to have this hope. However, Hope at

Mesoamerica, home to the ancient civilizations of the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, and others, was a region rich in cultural and religious traditions. At the heart of these traditions were the gods, powerful deities who shaped the lives, beliefs, and rituals

Why do some words seem to be everywhere—like “the,” “and,” or “is”—while others feel like rare treasures? And how can the way we use language today reveal secrets about societies that came long before us? The answer lies in power