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Ancient trade hubs, royal capitals, and architectural marvels: India’s 43 UNESCO sites preserve centuries of history, from rock-cut temples to wildlife sanctuaries teeming with life.
From ancient ruins to towering monuments, the Seven Wonders of the World represent humanity's greatest architectural achievements.
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.
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Titus, the second Flavian emperor, is often overshadowed by his father Vespasian and brother Domitian, but the Romans considered him one of their best emperors.
The Arthurian character Lancelot is usually said to have been invented by French writers, but there is evidence that he may belong to the older Welsh tradition.
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.
The Great Pyramids of Egypt are some of the world's most fascinating constructions. Here are 12 surprising facts about the Egyptian Pyramids of Giza.
Aphrodite, the Greek god of love and beauty, was one of the Olympian Gods best known for her many love affairs but also her fits of rage and jealousy.
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In medieval England, the line between the natural and supernatural was not defined. The weird, wonderful, and unexplained were ever-present.
The Medieval-Era Great Seljuk Empire, formed by steppe nomadic Turks, came to dominate key cities throughout Central Asia and the Middle East.
Albert Einstein had a remarkable scientific mind. Read on to learn about his life.
The death of Marie Antoinette is now considered a key moment in the French Revolution, but was it necessary? Why and how did the French queen die in 1793?
There have been 47 presidents since the office was inaugurated in 1789. But how many of these presidents have served two terms in the Oval Office?
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Motivated reasoning is a cognitive bias that causes us to see the truth as we need it to be rather than as it actually is.
Heraclitus' river metaphor illustrates life's constant change, urging us to embrace adaptability for deeper understanding and personal growth.
Western thought owes much to ancient Greek philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Here are eleven Greek philosophers you should know.
Did you know that philosophers have proposed answers for many of the questions we ask ourselves? Here are some philosophical concepts that everyone should know.
René Descartes’ observation “I think, therefore I am” is one of philosophy’s most famous formulations. But what does it actually mean?
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The 15th century Voynich Manuscript is a historical marvel, written in an undecipherable language and intricately illustrated on vellum.
Delve into five compositions spanning Philip Glass’s compositional career to understand how the avant-garde minimalist master changed the musical landscape.
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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Walk battlefields, tour mansions, and meet music legends. Tennessee’s top historic sites pack drama, grit, and unforgettable stories into every corner of the state.
Hoi An’s historic sites showcase the port city’s 2,000-year-old significance on Vietnam’s central coast.
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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Considering the Pentecostal Church emerged just over a century ago, its growth has been phenomenal. So, what do Pentecostals believe?
Mormonism refers to the beliefs and practices of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So, what do Mormons believe?
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 who procreated with mortal wives and taught mankind forbidden arts, resulting in their downfall.
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The death of Wild Bill Hickok has gone down in American history as the end of one of the nation’s most infamous murders.
The Axis Powers were a coalition of nations including Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Japan, who joined forces during World War II.
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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Catherine de Medici, also known as the ‘Serpent Queen’, was already a powerful member of the Medici dynasty when she married King Henry II of France, thus sealing her place in history.
Not only was Albert Einstein history’s greatest physicist, but also a passionate humanitarian, philosopher, and pacifist.
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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Richard Marranca talks all things Socrates with Dr. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge.
Dr. Mark Solms talks about his work as the translator of the “Revised Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud”, the time Dali met Freud, and more.
An expert in African art, the new director of The Fralin Museum at the University of Virginia discusses the impact of global art and digital resources in American museums.