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Ancient Rome and Philanthropy

Ancient Rome and Philanthropy

Although the roman empire is often seen as harsh and unforgiving, an element of philanthropy did exist in the ancient world. As heirs, conquerors, and unconscious emulators of the Greeks, the Romans assumed more regulation of what thee greek called philanthropia and...
Ancient Greece and Philanthropy

Ancient Greece and Philanthropy

The people of the ancient Meditteranean region are owed a lot of credit for the modern definition of philanthropy. Dating all the way back to third-millennium B.C.E, Babylonian rulers decreed certain punishments to those who took advantage of the weak. Those...
Philanthropy In The 19th Century Britain

Philanthropy In The 19th Century Britain

England in the 19th century was, in many ways, a dark place. Society was not particularly fond of or kind to the poor and displaced. Not many citizens felt moved to help those in need, which allowed for those who did, to stand out all the more brightly among the dark...
Making Philanthropy Part of Business Culture

Making Philanthropy Part of Business Culture

When it comes to philanthropy, people have diverse opinions. Should companies always help, no matter what? Is it better to wait for financial comfort first? Do we even have to consider it?  The business culture is the force that moves every company that no-one sees....
How Millennials are Redefining Philanthropy

How Millennials are Redefining Philanthropy

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are defined as people who were born between 1980 and 1994. There are many stereotypes attached to that label, most notably having a lack of self-awareness combined with too much self-absorption, feelings of ennui, apathy, and...