Archive - Culture Critic

Who From History Inspires You Most?

We ask Niall Ferguson & Joe Lonsdale...

Mar 17 •

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The Great Gatsby Was Right About Us

A mirror to our roaring 20s...

Mar 15 •

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Why You Should Write

Lessons from George Orwell

Mar 12 •

The Devil vs. Jesus

How to crush temptation (intro to Paradise Regained)

Mar 8 •

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Lessons from C.S. Lewis

And his case for Christianity...

Mar 5 •

10 Essential Books to Teach Your Kids

To help them build a beautiful life...

Mar 1 •

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February 2025

Stop Trying to Be Productive

Why leisure is the basis of civilization

Feb 26 •

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Shakespeare's Final Masterpiece

The Tempest & the nature of power

Feb 22 •

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Why Read Shakespeare?

To understand human nature...

Feb 19 •

The 5 Ages of Rome

An intro to the eternal city

Feb 15 •

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How to Be Happy: Aristotle's Guide

The 3-step blueprint for flourishing

Feb 12 •

The 7 Steps to Heaven

Saint Augustine's spiritual roadmap

Feb 8 •

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