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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe Athenian general Themistocles saved his city from destruction with daring decisions that marked him as one of ancient Greece’s most formidable leaders.
From a stolen ship design to imperial mastery, explore how Rome built a professional navy that became the backbone of its global success.
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HISTORY
View All PostsOn March 26, 1199, King Richard I of England laid siege to Châlus Castle in France. While his army was successful, Richard was fatally wounded.
London is full of historical sites. While Buckingham Palace and Westminster are the most famous, there are many sites that aren’t buildings worth visiting.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsWhy did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.
The most radical thing you could do in philosophy of mind is claim there are no mental states. Eliminativism provides a means to that end.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsWhat was Wagnerism, the trend in late-19th-century music, art, literature, and more, spawned by Richard Wagner’s music dramas?
On publication in 1857, Charles Baudelaire's Les fleurs du mal caused a scandal. Its influence spread far beyond France and far beyond the 19th century.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsOttawa was selected as the capital of Canada as a compromise between French and English Canadians and because it was safe from an American invasion.
Newfoundland narrowly voted to join Canada in 1948 because it seemed like the only way to overcome the economic challenges facing the colony.

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View All PostsChina's native religion, Taoism, emphasizes the importance of balance with oneself and with nature and the universe in order to find happiness.
The Bible is frustratingly ambiguous on the use of alcohol. So, can Christians drink alcohol according to scripture and tradition?
Stories
View All PostsDespite how the title may read, this incursion refers to a musical invasion, starting in 1964, when British bands jumped “the pond,” changing American musical tastes.
Mata Hari’s name is surrounded by mystery and intrigue; was she really a Word War I spy, or merely a dancer who became embroiled in scandal?




























