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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsPriam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War. What do we know about Priam and the ruling dynasty of legendary Troy?
Bull-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.
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HISTORY
View All PostsIn the High Middle Ages, a new clerical class emerged who redefined what it meant to be Christian, and led the persecution of those defined as “other.”
Learn about the layouts, security measures, and some of the most famous examples of Japanese castles.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsDescartes teaches us to actively engage our minds, question assumptions, and seek clarity in our pursuit of knowledge.
A concise guide to five Nietzsche quotes: what they mean and why they matter now, covering faith, strength, art, and authentic living.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsArt collectors like Gertrude Stein, Solomon Guggenheim, and Sergei Shchukin saw past conventional taste and reacted to the most innovative forms of art.
In the 17th century, a debate erupted between the advocates of the drawn line (Poussin admirers) and the advocates of the power of color (Rubens admirers).
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 PostsMost Christians imagine Jesus as a Caucasian, long-haired, bearded man, but this is not how artists always depicted him. So, what did Jesus look like?
Isaiah is the only book in the Bible that refers to the seraphim by that name. These enigmatic creatures serve in the direct presence of God.
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.




























