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What’s the Biblical Background to the Sword in the Stone?
The story of the Sword in the Stone from the Arthurian legends may well have its origin in Biblical symbolism. What was this symbolism, and what does it mean?
4h • Caleb Howells, in Popular Topics
inca mastered textile art
How Did the Inca Master Textile Art?
The Inca were masters of fine textiles—how did they surpass Old World technology working by hand with basic tools?
8h • Kristen Jancuk, in History
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The Spartan Revolution: The Unlikely Revival of Hellenistic Sparta
12h • Neil Middleton, in Ancient History
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Who Was Rosa Luxemburg and Why Was She Important?
14h • Scott Mclaughlan, in Answers
historical background tristan isolde
What’s the Historical Background of Tristan and Isolde’s Legend?
18h • Caleb Howells, in History
Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses comparison
Sotheby’s and Christie’s: A Comparison of the Biggest Auction Houses
1d • Jacqueline Martinez, in Collecting

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montezuma fun facts
8 Fun Facts About Montezuma — Starting with His Real Name
1d • Kristen Jancuk, in History
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5 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained
1d • Viktoriya Sus, in Philosophy
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Are We All Actors? Erving Goffman’s Analysis of Social Interactions
1d • Nicolo Bicego, in Philosophy
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What Are the Top 7 Must-See Attractions in Mallorca?
1d • Ivy Bowler, in Answers
women portraitist renaissance
Women Portraitists of the Renaissance: A League of Their Own
1d • Elizabeth Casement, in Art
celtic invasion greece thermopylae
The Celtic Invasion of Greece & The Unknown Battle of Thermopylae
2d • Neil Middleton, in Ancient History
santa fe history guide
A History Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe
2d • Matt Dursum, in Travel
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5 Female Artists From South America That You Should Know
2d • Adrienne Howell, in Art
Kantai Kessen naval fleet decisive battle russo japanese war
What Was Kantai Kessen?
2d • Matt Whittaker, in Answers
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5 Quotes by Karl Marx Explained
2d • Viktoriya Sus, in Philosophy
chess championship history politics
Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship
3d • Jimmy Chen, in History
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Bordeaux Wine in France: A Historical Primer
3d • Greg Pasciuto, in Travel
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Hinduism in Bali: Things You Need to Know
3d • Cameron Mason, in Travel
the salon des refuses Palais de industrie
What Was the Salon des Refusés?
3d • Shannon Berry, in Answers
zapatistas mexican indigenous army
Who Are the Zapatistas? Unmasking Mexico’s Indigenous Guerrilla Army
3d • Rowan Glass, in History
congress of vienna redrawing europe
The Congress of Vienna: How Europe Was Redrawn
3d • Maria-Anita Ronchini, in History
who were bonnie clyde why famous
Who Were Bonnie and Clyde & Why Are They Famous?
4d • Greg Beyer, in History
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Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader
4d • Paul Brian, in Religion
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The Problem with Catholic Popes: Linus and the Petrine Succession
4d • James Fester, in Religion
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What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cape Town?
4d • Greg Beyer, in Answers
portraits renaissance uncovering
Uncovering 5 Portraits From the Renaissance
4d • Brittany Reichel, in Art
scramble africa europe conquered continent
The Scramble for Africa: How Europe Conquered a Continent
5d • Thomas Bailey, in History
tenets philosophical rastafari
Rastafari Philosophical Tenets: Divinity Within & African Redemption
5d • Maup van de Kerkhof, in Philosophy
levina teerlinc tudor woman artist
Levina Teerlinc: A Woman Artist of the Tudor Court
5d • Kerigan Pickett, in Art
montezuma fun facts

8 Fun Facts About Montezuma — Starting with His Real Name

1d • Kristen Jancuk, in History
quotes friedrich nietzsche explained

5 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche Explained

1d • Viktoriya Sus, in Philosophy
social dramaturgy erving goffman

Are We All Actors? Erving Goffman’s Analysis of Social Interactions

1d • Nicolo Bicego, in Philosophy
must see attractions in mallorca balearic island

What Are the Top 7 Must-See Attractions in Mallorca?

1d • Ivy Bowler, in Answers
women portraitist renaissance

Women Portraitists of the Renaissance: A League of Their Own

1d • Elizabeth Casement, in Art
celtic invasion greece thermopylae

The Celtic Invasion of Greece & The Unknown Battle of Thermopylae

2d • Neil Middleton, in Ancient History
santa fe history guide

A History Lover’s Guide to Santa Fe

2d • Matt Dursum, in Travel
female artists south america

5 Female Artists From South America That You Should Know

2d • Adrienne Howell, in Art
Kantai Kessen naval fleet decisive battle russo japanese war

What Was Kantai Kessen?

2d • Matt Whittaker, in Answers
quotes karl marx explained

5 Quotes by Karl Marx Explained

2d • Viktoriya Sus, in Philosophy
chess championship history politics

Unlikely Politics: The History of the World Chess Championship

3d • Jimmy Chen, in History
bordeaux wine france history

Bordeaux Wine in France: A Historical Primer

3d • Greg Pasciuto, in Travel
hinduism bali things to know

Hinduism in Bali: Things You Need to Know

3d • Cameron Mason, in Travel
the salon des refuses Palais de industrie

What Was the Salon des Refusés?

3d • Shannon Berry, in Answers
zapatistas mexican indigenous army

Who Are the Zapatistas? Unmasking Mexico’s Indigenous Guerrilla Army

3d • Rowan Glass, in History
congress of vienna redrawing europe

The Congress of Vienna: How Europe Was Redrawn

3d • Maria-Anita Ronchini, in History
who were bonnie clyde why famous

Who Were Bonnie and Clyde & Why Are They Famous?

4d • Greg Beyer, in History
who was judah maccabee jewish leader

Who Was Judah Maccabee? The Ancient Jewish Resistance Leader

4d • Paul Brian, in Religion
linus peterine succession catholic popes problem

The Problem with Catholic Popes: Linus and the Petrine Succession

4d • James Fester, in Religion
best time of the year to visit cape town

What’s the Best Time of the Year to Visit Cape Town?

4d • Greg Beyer, in Answers
portraits renaissance uncovering

Uncovering 5 Portraits From the Renaissance

4d • Brittany Reichel, in Art
scramble africa europe conquered continent

The Scramble for Africa: How Europe Conquered a Continent

5d • Thomas Bailey, in History
tenets philosophical rastafari

Rastafari Philosophical Tenets: Divinity Within & African Redemption

5d • Maup van de Kerkhof, in Philosophy
levina teerlinc tudor woman artist

Levina Teerlinc: A Woman Artist of the Tudor Court

5d • Kerigan Pickett, in Art
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