One question that has always intrigued me is how did the early states emerge with the authoritarian structure that they had?

One question that has always intrigued me is how did the early states emerge with the authoritarian structure that they had?  Read Less

Finally, the move from non-state to state existence may have produced monuments and art, but it may also have represented deter...  Read More

Finally, the move from non-state to state existence may have produced monuments and art, but it may also have represented deterioration in the quality of life for most people.  Read Less

Possibly even malaria and other illnesses were caused by (inadvertently) man-made marshes, in combination with the emergence of cities.

Possibly even malaria and other illnesses were caused by (inadvertently) man-made marshes, in combination with the emergence of cities.  Read Less

Not so fast, argues professor james c.

Not so fast, argues professor james c.  Read Less

Scott argues that the benefits weren't always obvious to neolithic hunter-gatherers and that 'progress' came at a steep price.

Scott argues that the benefits weren't always obvious to neolithic hunter-gatherers and that 'progress' came at a steep price.  Read Less

There were still people during those times, who might've even been happier than they'd been before the collapse of the state.

There were still people during those times, who might've even been happier than they'd been before the collapse of the state.  Read Less