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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.
One of Friedrich Nietzsche’s most remarkable ideas was the notion of “eternal recurrence”—a cycle of life that repeats itself without end.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
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In 2015, a 4,000-year-old Minoan Octopus flask fell and got destroyed while on display at the eminent Heraklion Museum in Crete, Greece.
In Roman polytheism, one god stands out as uniquely Roman with a unique place in the hierarchy of gods: Janus.
The religions practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans share similar mythologies and deities, but their religious rituals and practices were very different.
The story of Darius III, the last king of Achaemenid Persia, was much greater than just losing Persia to Alexander the Great.
Daedalus and Icarus flew using wings made of wax and feathers. Ignoring his father’s warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun and met a tragic end.
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Few diaries are as treasured as the one written by Anne Frank, a precocious, gabby girl living in Holland during World War II.
Détente refers to the easing relations between the Soviet Union and the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
This is the thrilling story of the elite special forces warriors who defined a new way of war in the greatest armed conflict in human history.
Explore nine critical battles from the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field and trace the evolution of medieval warfare in Britain.
One of the world’s most contentious areas, Crimea is a place with a long history as a battleground for empires.
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Although many people are familiar with the art historical term “Orientalism,” today, far fewer know about the man who coined it.
Simone Weil was a philosophical writer who penned at least one poem. This article discusses its translation issues in the context of this mysterious thinker.
One of Friedrich Nietzsche’s most remarkable ideas was the notion of “eternal recurrence”—a cycle of life that repeats itself without end.
The mind-body problem can be summed up as dualism vs. materialism. Each has different ways of tackling the problem.
How can ancient practices and the revival of Stoicism inform contemporary struggles and lifestyles?
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View All PostsAlthough many people are familiar with the art historical term “Orientalism,” today, far fewer know about the man who coined it.
Few diaries are as treasured as the one written by Anne Frank, a precocious, gabby girl living in Holland during World War II.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
Black art is versatile and multi-faceted. Today we are celebrating 12 exceptional Black artists that everyone needs to know.
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Oxford has a rich and varied history. Packed with castles and prisons, Neolithic monuments, and its famous University, this important English county has 11 historical places to discover.
Discover Connecticut’s incredible history, from revolutionary moments to literary legacies, with ten must-visit spots that bring the state's fascinating past to life!
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.
Before shimmering glass towers, the world’s first skyscrapers pushed boundaries with stone, steel, and ambition. Here are ten pioneering buildings that shaped city skylines forever.
From Roman grid cities to lost desert fortresses, these 10 ancient sites still stand, offering a rare chance to explore history where it actually happened.
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The Trinity is a central tenet of the Christian faith, and yet, some Christians reject the idea. So, what is the Trinity?
Paul mentions Jannes and Jambres as opponents of Moses, but these names do not appear in any Old Testament narratives. So, who were they?
Slavery is evil, yet some say that the Bible condones it. Is it possible that the New Testament approves of chattel slavery?
The Quran establishes the foundation of Islam, but key verses in the Quran also provide a unique acknowledgment, respect, and dialogue with other religious traditions.
The Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels that took wives from among men and taught them some science. Were these Watchers vicious villains or virtuous victims?
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Albert Einstein was a first-rate physicist and scientific celebrity. He was also a profound political thinker and one of the twentieth century’s most devastating critics of capitalism.
In 2015, a 4,000-year-old Minoan Octopus flask fell and got destroyed while on display at the eminent Heraklion Museum in Crete, Greece.
From ancient ruins to towering monuments, the Seven Wonders of the World represent humanity's greatest architectural achievements.
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel symbolizes God's creation of man and the divine connection between God and humanity.
The Renaissance was an incredible period of artistic and scientific breakthrough, and these are the best inventions of the era.
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History is littered with examples of historical inaccuracies, many of which, despite being contested, are still a part of our common vernacular.
The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.
Women played both traditional and prominent roles in ancient Egyptian society, power structures and religion. We know as much about their lives as men from art, archaeological remains and texts.
The counterculture movement was the result of a generation that rejected social norms and traditional ways of previous decades.
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In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.
Richard Marranca talks all things Socrates with Dr. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge.
An interview with the Art Institute of Chicago's curator Katharine Raff about the museum's 2025 exhibition "Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection."
Dimitrios Katsikis, known online as "the modern Hephaestus," talks about his collection of handcrafted ancient Greek armors.
1816 is known as the “year without a summer” because global temperatures dropped following a volcanic eruption, causing famine and death. Could this happen again?
Richard Marranca interviews Thomas B.F. Cummins about the immersive sacredness of the Incas, their empire, and their overall inventiveness and genius.
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