Ancient Daily Lives

Esteemed Egyptologist Barbara Mertz updates her widely praised social history of the people of ancient Egypt, which was originally published in 1968. Combining impeccable scholarship with a delightfully personal style, the author reconstructs the life of the Egyptians from birth to death, and beyond death, too.

Stranded in ancient Rome? No phone, no antibiotics, no clue. Don’t panic. This is your snarky, meticulously researched handbook to surviving and thriving in the world’s greatest empire. Inside this ultimate roman empire book, you’ll master instant street smarts to navigate gladiator mobs, tavern scams, and chariot traffic like a true Roman. Learn to blend-in with toga etiquette, dining dos and don’ts (yes, the garum really smells), and why calling a senator “dude” is a terrible idea. Outsmart ancient health threats with low-tech first aid and hygiene hacks, dodge debt slavery ...

Would you like to learn about daily life in ancient Rome, but find conventional history books a bit boring? Would you like a more entertaining way to learn about Roman history, from the Republic to the Empire? We have a look at Roman sanitation, medicine, education, wine, sex, bathing, dining, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh water system, and public health from an accessible, non-academic perspective in this book, as well as looking at some of the perils or downsides in these advances in civilization. We discuss the developments in these aspects of daily life.

Daily Tao: Wisdom for Clarity and Flow is a practical guide to living with more ease, clarity, and resilience by applying timeless Taoist insights and the I Ching to modern life. Forget robes, incense, or mystical jargon—this book is built for the real world: inbox overload, relationship tangles, midnight spirals, and everyday decision fatigue. Through short, practical chapters, you’ll learn how to: Apply Taoist principles like flow, balance, and wu wei (effortless action) to daily challenges. Use micro-habits and quick rituals to build calm, resilience, and better relationships. ...

Discover the timeless power of Plato’s philosophy and how it can transform your modern life. In this accessible and engaging guide, The Wisdom of Plato explores the key ideas of one of history’s greatest thinkers and shows you how to apply them to everyday challenges—from personal growth and relationships to politics and ethical leadership. Through clear explanations and practical examples, this book unpacks Plato’s core teachings: the World of Forms, the Allegory of the Cave, the nature of justice, the balance of the soul, Platonic love, and the role of the philosopher in society. ...

Awakening the Divine Within: 365 Days of Hindu Wisdom, Reflection, and Inner Peace Begin each day with a dose of inspiration, spiritual insight, and timeless wisdom drawn from the depths of Hindu philosophy. Awakening the Divine Within is a year-long guide crafted to help you connect with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Tirukkural, and other revered Hindu texts. With 365 daily reflections, this book gently guides you through a spiritual journey, empowering you to find peace, purpose, and resilience in everyday life. Each day’s entry is designed to be a mindful...

This audiobook is a collection of Stoic sayings organized to allow daily reference and inspiration. The Stoic advice covered in this volume runs the gambit from personal problems, to interpersonal relationships, to advice on work and productivity, to dealing with the hand of fate.

How to Get Started Learning About Stoicism: A Beginner’s Guide to Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life is your practical, accessible introduction to the life-changing philosophy of Stoicism. Whether you're looking to reduce anxiety, navigate modern stress, or build inner resilience, this guide shows you how to apply ancient Stoic principles to everyday challenges. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow Stoicism guide covers the foundations of Stoic philosophy, its powerful tools for emotional mastery, and how you can develop a Stoic mindset in today’s fast-paced world. Learn from the great Stoic ...

Shakespeare had an ear and hand that was able to capture our everyday thoughts and emotions, pin them to a page, and express them so well that still today they can make us feel stunned to be seen. With a quote for every day of the year, this beautiful book gathers the finest lines from the lesser-known corners of Shakespeare's plays and poems. While you may not be familiar with these 400-year-old phrases, you will be surprised by the immediate, easy resonance they have with modern day-to-day life.

El día a día del faraón y sus súbditos a orillas del Nilo. El campesino que cultivaba en las orillas del Nilo recibía la visita regular del recaudador de impuestos, quien necesitaba del escriba para que nada se le escapara y todos pagaran lo que debían, de lo cual rendía cuentas al visir. Éste era el responsable de hacerse cargo de todo en nombre de su señor, el soberano de la Dos Tierras, el faraón, a quien informaba en profundidad y a diario de lo que sucedía en el país....

What if law wasn’t just about rules—but about peace? Readers of all backgrounds are invited into the heart of Halacha, the Jewish legal tradition—not as a system of restrictions, but as a divine roadmap toward justice, compassion, and human dignity. With clarity and care, this book reveals how ancient Jewish laws speak to modern challenges—guiding everything from speech and commerce to community and ethics. Grounded in sacred texts but reaching far beyond them, it shows how law can become not a burden, but a blessing—a path toward a world where people flourish together. Whether ...

Where in the contemporary world can Christians find counsel based on the teachings of the early Church? This book provides instructions from some of the greatest saints of the Orthodox Church, including St. Seraphim of Sarov, St, John of Kronstadt, and St. John Climacus, among others. The teachings focus on prayer, acquiring the Holy Spirit, struggling with sin, and controlling the tongue, to name a few. Each chapter gives a brief account of the saint’s life, followed by his teachings on a particular topic. The chapters can be read in one sitting, making it an ideal devotional book.

Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world’s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there has been a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose calendar has led many to speculate the world will end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the “doomsday” scenario, however, has overshadowed the Mayans’ true contribution.

Almost forgotten for centuries, Stoicism has come back to life in recent years as a practical philosophy for everyone from Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs and NFL players to leaders in business, politics, and the military. Just like the great Stoics of ancient times, today’s leaders turn to Stoicism to learn how to rise above obstacles and develop a mindset of unshakeable strength and determination. This audiobook will teach you the Stoic secret to happiness and true success.

This audiobook offers the perfect explanation of how the Roman empire began, how it was run, what some of the emperors did, and much more. You’ll also find out why and how it ended, how the wars influenced their expansion and shrinkage, and other facts.

Ancient Greece has laid way for some of the most influential people, systems and stories of our civilization. It is hard to believe on one hand because technology-wise the Greeks were very primitive, yet on the other hand they were essentially on of the earliest roots of Western civilization.

Discover the timeless voice of the sages — wisdom that has guided humanity for centuries, now brought to life with powerful reflections for today. Quotes of Wisdom: With Reflections from the Sages is more than a collection of ancient sayings. It is a journey into the heart of philosophy, where the words of Confucius, Lao Tzu, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Socrates, the Buddha, and other great thinkers are paired with fresh, thoughtful reflections. Each page invites you to pause, reflect, and carry their teachings into your daily life. Inside, you will find: Ancient quotes carefully selected ...

We live in a fast-paced world that has come to characterize the 21st century. We are bombarded with constant distractions, and silence has all but vanished from our daily schedule and practice. We are collectively exhausted, but we don’t really realize it. The exhaustion manifests in sicknesses we can’t identify, and if we can, it’s something we can’t pronounce. We batter ourselves against the daily onslaught that has become our lives.

En este libro descubrirá cómo era realmente la vida de los vikingos durante su época dorada. Aprenderá sobre los vikingos y las incursiones más importantes, y conocerá más sobre su vida cotidiana y las cuestiones que eran más importantes para ellos. También explorará su folclore y oirá hablar de monstruos, dioses, diosas y de las épicas aventuras que vivieron. La historia cobra vida en este libro con fotos atractivas, datos curiosos y actividades creativas. ¿A qué espera? ¡Viajemos en el tiempo para convertirnos en vikingos!