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Did King Soloman exist?

There is no direct contemporary inscription that spells out ““Solomon”” and names him as king of Israel. What we have are a handful of indirect references that, together with the biblical narrative, make a strong case that a united monarchy existed in the 10th century BCE and that a king named Solomon—most likely the son of David—was … Read more

Predicting social revolution.

Peaceful revolution dudes.

There’s no single, foolproof “flag” to predict a social revolution, but social scientists and historians have identified a range of factors and conditions that, when present together, significantly increase the likelihood of revolutionary upheaval. It’s important to understand that these are indicators, not guarantees. They contribute to a climate ripe for revolution, but a specific … Read more