The Roots of Everything
The Roots of Everything
Everything about our modern world, our definitions of freedom, economics, relationships, spirituality first took root in the distant past as powerful ideas born from the greatest thinkers in human history. We can't really understand the world we live in today until we understand the influence of these powerful forces.
Join Dr. Zach on a tour through the garden of history where we uproot the greatest ideas of the past, so you know exactly what they are and how they influence you today.
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