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The US Marine Corps had many officers who epitomized its culture of fearlessness. Lewis “Chesty” Puller in particular became a legend for his exploits.

Discover the seven most influential US generals ranked by their historical legacy, from George Washington to the architects of modern global power.

These lost ancient landmarks represent the height of human achievement. Uncover the dramatic stories of how they were erased from existence.

These lost ancient landmarks represent the height of human achievement. Uncover the dramatic stories of how they were erased from existence.

From Augustus to Constantine, these six emperors transformed Rome from a crumbling Republic into a global superpower.

Neanderthals had unique biological traits that exemplify their evolutionary trajectory, shaped by factors that differed markedly from those experienced by Homo sapiens.

The US Marine Corps had many officers who epitomized its culture of fearlessness. Lewis “Chesty” Puller in particular became a legend for his exploits.

Discover the seven most influential US generals ranked by their historical legacy, from George Washington to the architects of modern global power.

The island of Ireland was partitioned by the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. A century later, the island remains divided despite efforts at reunification.

Here’s an approachable summary of the most important figures of Ancient Greek Philosophy, their thoughts, and theories that stood the test of time.

People often turn to Philosophy in order to seek answers to the most mundane questions. In Stoicism, there are guidelines for living a peaceful life.

Standing at the crossroads of Ancient Greek cosmology and early biology, Empedocles is best known for proposing that all matter is composed of four roots.

Phoenix, Arizona has history, but the real stories are a short drive away. Discover old mining towns, frontier streets, and landmarks that built Arizona.

The oldest museums began as collections accessible only to the powerful elite. Luckily, societies have become a little more egalitarian nowadays.

Montenegro has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years. Find out some of the country’s most significant historical sites below.

Thomas initially doubted reports that Jesus had risen from the dead. But tradition holds that he travelled farther than any other apostle with the news.

The saga of David’s rise to power is one of the Bible’s most intriguing stories. Joab is one of its most fascinating—and tragic—characters.

From Sarajevo to Skopje, trace Sufi orders, core practices, and the tekkes that defined the Ottoman Balkans.

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

The counterculture movement was the result of a generation that rejected social norms and traditional ways of previous decades.

The sculptor and installation artist Anish Kapoor bought exclusive artistic rights to the world’s blackest black in 2016, resulting in widespread controversy and a longstanding feud with Stuart Semple.