Niccolò Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' in 1513. It is a seminal work of modern political philosophy, famously arguing that the ends justify the means for a ruler to maintain power.

Satyagraha ('Truth Force' or 'Soul Force') was Gandhi's method of non-violent resistance to evil.

The Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE) saw extensive achievements in arts, architecture, science, religion, and philosophy in India.

Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551–479 BCE).

A section of the Polcevera Viaduct (Morandi Bridge) collapsed during a rainstorm, killing 43 people.

The Camp Fire completely destroyed the town of Paradise, California, killing 85 people.

Anak Krakatau’s 2018 eruption caused a flank collapse, triggering a tsunami that killed over 400 people in Indonesia, demonstrating the secondary hazards of volcanic activity.

Sulawesi, Indonesia, was hit by a tsunami in 2018 following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Palu, causing over 4,000 deaths and highlighting the region’s seismic risks.

The Analects, a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to Confucius, is the primary sacred text of Confucianism. It serves as a guide for moral conduct and social harmony, central to Confucian philosophy.

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century in Punjab, India. His teachings on monotheism, equality, and devotion form the core of Sikh religious philosophy.