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Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is a sister site magazine, focused on the human condition. Free to all.
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Aeon is an Instagram account dedicated to exploring ideas and culture through thought-provoking essays and videos. The content often delves into philosophical inquiries, scientific phenomena, and the nuances of human experience. It also highlights the intersection of art and culture, particularly in relation to heritage and identity. The account promotes a deeper understanding of complex topics, making them accessible to a broad audience.
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Tiny Ivory Birds Illuminate Ice Age Culture
Archaeologist Nicholas Conard examines two recently discovered ivory birds from Germany’s Hohle Fels cave. He argues that the site’s ancient art and instruments point to a sophisticated symbolic culture that may have helped humans thrive.
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What Made a Man in Ancient Rome?
Ancient historian Catharine Edwards challenges modern portrayals of Roman masculinity by examining public speaking, a defining measure of manhood that helped establish Cicero’s reputation.
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The Women Behind the Black Panthers’ Community Programs
An essay by Suzanne Cope highlights the often-overlooked women of the Black Panther Party. By the late 1960s, they made up most of its rank-and-file membership and played a leading role in programs such as free breakfasts for children.
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Why Foucault’s Ideas on Power Still Matter
Marking Michel Foucault’s centenary, Aeon revisits philosopher Colin Koopman’s essay on the thinker’s varied analyses of power and freedom—and their continuing relevance today.
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Can Mathematical Truth Change With the Rules?
Logician Alexander V Gheorghiu traces a century of debate about the limits of knowledge, drawing on Kant, Hilbert and Gödel to ask whether mathematical truth is fixed.
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