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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsBull-leaping was common in the ancient Minoan culture. While it was a regular theme in Minoan art, there are many unanswered questions about the practice.
While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we don’t know where they were or if they really existed.
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe War of 1812 is generally considered a stalemate, but what were the specific outcomes of the conflict for its participants?
Ever wondered how Irish soldiers end up fighting for both sides in the American Civil War? Here’s the answer.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsThe Trolley Problem is a moral dilemma that questions whether it’s ethical to sacrifice one life to save many others.
Here are Aristotle's eight most important surviving works that showcase the breadth of his philosophical interest and his impact on Western thought.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsOne of the most extensively studied old masters, works by Rembrandt are notoriously difficult to attribute and authenticate.
Museum walls shape viewers’ perception through the art of display, building context and prioritizing certain artworks over others.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsFrom Samarkand's Registan Square to Bukhara's ancient market domes, Central Asia's most historic sites are some of the Silk Road's most extraordinary legacies.
Persepolis is one of ancient Persia’s most breathtaking treasures and a remnant of one of history’s most formidable empires.

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View All PostsThe Bible is full of strange stories, from talking donkeys to disappearing men. This article uncovers the truth about the character Enoch.
Pope Leo X spent extravagantly on monumental building projects and art, some financed with Indulgences, leaving a bankrupt Vatican and a Reformation in full swing.
Stories
View All PostsWorld War II raged across much of the Northern Hemisphere between 1939 and 1945 in many epic battles. What historic battlefields can still be visited?
From Greek constellations to Gaelic spirits, these 15 English word origins reveal how a Germanic language evolved into a global vocabulary.




























