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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
How Diogenes of Sinope turned doing nothing into a radical act of freedom and why his philosophy matters more than ever in today’s busy world.
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HISTORY
View All PostsFrom mothers to poets to physicians, Ottoman women had to survive and thrive in a hierarchical and gender-segregated society.
The famous “White Cliffs of Dover” are an iconic geological formation that has played a pivotal role in England's history as its first line of defense.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsWhat do an ancient Greek philosopher, a French exile, an American urbanist, a 19th-century German philosopher, and a Scottish nature writer have in common? Walking.
The notion that science and religion are in conflict seems to have been debunked by historians. Does history provide the best stage for the debate?
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsAcross 250 years, five essential works show Lucifer in art beyond the beast, from gleaming seraph to chained rebel.
Discover some essential quotes by one of English literature's best-loved authors: Jane Austen.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsStep into Trinity Church cemetery and meet some of history’s most notable people—and a few mysterious figures—resting beneath its hallowed grounds.
The capital of the Netherlands is rich with history, but venturing away from it can reap incredible rewards for history buffs.

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View All PostsWhat are the holiest of all the Buddhist relics around the world?
A repentant prostitute? This backstory about Mary Magdalene has spread widely. But who is she in the New Testament?
Stories
View All PostsCryptozoology, the study of mythical animals whose existence is unproven by modern science, presents a strange yet fascinating blend of folklore, legend, and wild speculation.
World War II raged across much of the Northern Hemisphere between 1939 and 1945 in many epic battles. What historic battlefields can still be visited?




























