| When we use the word "ancient" it conjures up | | | | of the country to show off their prowess and |
| ideas of old-fashioned and antiquated. However, | | | | talent.The great philosophers of the ancient world |
| many of the ideas from the ancient world have | | | | still have a place in the universities of today as |
| shaped our society today. Think of the state of | | | | young students avidly read their words and try to |
| democracy developed in ancient Greece. This is | | | | discern the meaning of life. We owe out modern |
| still the principle upon which today's democratic | | | | medicine to the ancient peoples and our doctors |
| governments are based. The use of herbal | | | | still take the Hippocratic oath when they graduate |
| medicine from ancient China is now enjoying | | | | with their medical degree.The belief in the need |
| popularity among many people looking for an | | | | for a healthy mind and body came from the |
| alternative to chemicals and pills as a way of | | | | ancient world, as did much of our knowledge |
| healing them from disease.There are many facets | | | | about using metals for jewellery and decoration. |
| of ancient societies that we have yet to figure | | | | These people were able to mine vast amounts of |
| out. These people did not have the technology | | | | precious stones and accumulate great wealth. |
| and equipment we are blessed with today, but | | | | There is one thing that society of today has yet |
| they were able to construct such wonders as the | | | | to learn from the ancient world. That is how to |
| Pyramids of Egypt and the colossal temples of | | | | learn to appreciate the earth and not destroy its |
| ancient Greece and Rome. How did they manage | | | | beauty. These people only took from the earth |
| such feats requiring superhuman strength? The | | | | what they needed to survive so that we can still |
| Olympic Games are an important part of sports | | | | enjoy it today.If you are intersted in social issues |
| and young athletes aspire to reach gold medal | | | | and society or have articles to distribute on social |
| status. This tradition dates back to ancient Greece | | | | issues visit our Society section Social Issues for |
| when athletes travelled to Athens from all corners | | | | more in-depth resources. |