A collection of great stories that teach, inform, and inspire millions of readers.

From Paris to Tokyo, the world's best art museums hold treasures that shaped civilizations and still captivate millions across continents.

The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.

From the coasts of New England to the deserts of New Mexico, here are seven of America’s oldest towns and cities.

The classical world boasted many sophisticated civilizations, ruled from impressive cities. These ancient cities rose and fell with powerful empires and left legendary legacies that still endure today.

From Ithaca to Troy, discover the real places behind The Odyssey, where ancient myths, sun-drenched ruins, and untamed landscapes bring Homer’s epic to life.

Alexander the Great, the conquering king of Macedon, is one of the most famous people who ever lived. This is the story of his life and legacy.

The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.

From the coasts of New England to the deserts of New Mexico, here are seven of America’s oldest towns and cities.

Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.

Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations have made the Roman emperor equally respected as a Stoic philosopher. What do some of his most important quotes mean?

Making a distinction between literary philosophy and philosophical literature helps us understand how best to read particular kinds of philosophical fiction.

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who was considered to be an all-around genius.

The oldest museums in the United States of America, including key dates, signature collections, and lasting impact.

Roman-era cities, forts, gates, and forums still stand today, alongside the ancient roads that connected them, some of which remain visible, walkable, and in daily use.

New York City has some of the world’s most celebrated museums in the world. These incredible spaces preserve the legacies of creativity, expression, and innovation.

The Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?

Christians believe that the resurrected Jesus will someday return. Though Jesus in Islam escaped the Crucifixion, Muslims share the belief that he will come back.

The Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels who procreated with mortal wives and taught mankind forbidden arts, resulting in their downfall.

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

Explore some of the best-known medieval myths, about legendary characters and perhaps even real people.

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.