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Socrates

Though he wrote nothing, Socrates' methodthe Socratic Methodis perhaps the most influential tool in Western intellectual...

Philosophy Dialogue Ethics Questioning

8.8 Very Good

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Qin Shi Huang

As the first emperor of a unified China, Qin Shi Huang ended centuries of warring states. His standardization of currenc...

Military China Empire Building Unification

8.5 Very Good

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Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)

The Buddha established a path focused on understanding suffering (Dukkha) and achieving liberation (Nirvana) through eth...

Philosophy India Religion Spirituality

7.5 Good

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Hammurabi

Hammurabi's Code represents one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes. It established foundational princ...

Governance Law Civilization Mesopotamia

6.8 Fair

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Civilization VI is the definitive 4X experience, tasking players with guiding a civilization from the Stone Age to the I...

Turn Based Addictive Historical 4X

9.8 Brilliant

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Hyouge Mono

Hyouge Mono is a unique historical drama that focuses on the intersection of politics, war, and the tea ceremony in feud...

Strategy Drama Niche Politics

9.2 Excellent

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Civilization VI

Civilization VI is the definitive 4X experience on mobile, bringing the full PC version to tablets and phones. Players l...

Strategy Premium Classic Turn Based

9.1 Excellent

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a stunning remaster of a beloved classic. It retains the core gameplay of build...

Strategy Classic Resource Management Real Time

8.8 Very Good

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Kingdom

Kingdom, written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, chronicles the life of Shin, a war orphan who dreams of becoming a gr...

Strategy Action Epic China

8.7 Very Good

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Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga, written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura, is a historical epic set in 11th-century Europe, focusing on t...

Action Epic Philosophy Drama

8.6 Very Good

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Gladiator

Gladiator revitalized the historical epic genre for the 21st century. The film tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridi...

Action Epic Drama Historical

8.5 Very Good

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Wild Wild Country

Wild Wild Country tells the incredible, stranger-than-fiction story of the Rajneeshpuram community in Oregon. When a con...

History Netflix Politics True Crime

8.5 Very Good

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Old World

Old World, developed by Soren Johnson (lead designer of Civilization IV), offers a unique take on the 4X genre with a fo...

Turn Based Character Driven Politics Historical

8.2 Very Good

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Victoria 3

Victoria 3 is a deep economic and political simulator set in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike other grand strat...

Simulation Politics Historical Economy

8.1 Very Good

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Rise of Nations

Rise of Nations combines elements of RTS and civilization-building games, allowing players to guide a nation through cen...

Real Time Combat Historical Civilization Building Historical Setting

8.1 Very Good

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Nobunaga Concerto

Saburo, a modern-day high school student, is transported back to the Sengoku period of Japan. He encounters the legendar...

Time Travel Drama Politics Comedy

7.8 Good

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Ben-Hur

William Wyler's 1959 epic 'Ben-Hur' is a sweeping tale of betrayal, slavery, and revenge set against the backdrop of the...

Epic Historical Roman Empire Film

7.6 Good

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Civilization V

While Civilization VI is superior, Civilization V remains a highly playable and accessible entry point for new 4X player...

Turn Based Historical Empire Building Grand Strategy

5.5 Average

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Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome is an action-adventure game set in the Roman Empire. Players control a Roman soldier fighting to defen...

Action Combat Open World Action Adventure

3.8 Poor

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Beloved by Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison's 'Beloved,' winner of the 1988 National Book Award, is a harrowing and deeply moving exploration of slave...

Classic Magical Realism Historical Historical Fiction

10.0 Brilliant