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How Medieval Britons Remembered the Fall of Roman Britain

How was the fall of Roman Britain remembered by the medieval Britons? Gildas (6th century) provides our best native account, but how accurate is it?

10 Locations from the Odyssey & Where They Are in Real Life

From Troy to Ithaca, where are the real-life places that Odysseus could have visited on his long journey home in Homer’s “The Odyssey”?

Where Was the Garden of Eden? 5 Possible Real-World Locations

Drawing from geographical, archaeological, and Biblical sources, there are several theories as to where the Garden of Eden actually was.

ANCIENT HISTORY

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12 Greatest Cities That Shaped the Classical World
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How Rome Solved Its Human Waste Problem (Ancient Toilets)
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How Medieval Britons Remembered the Fall of Roman Britain

How was the fall of Roman Britain remembered by the medieval Britons? Gildas (6th century) provides our best native account, but how accurate is it?

10 Locations from the Odyssey & Where They Are in Real Life

From Troy to Ithaca, where are the real-life places that Odysseus could have visited on his long journey home in Homer’s “The Odyssey”?

What Was the Real Manpower of a Roman Legion Throughout History?

The size of the legion varied quite drastically throughout the course of Rome’s long history.

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The Underground Press Samizdat That Defied Soviet Censorship
6 hours ago • Robin Gillham
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Protests in the Soviet Union: Resistance Behind the Iron Curtain
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8 Innovations From the Soviet Union

Throughout its history, the Soviet Union was a land of innovation, making progress in space exploration, sport, war, music, and fashion.

How Robert E. Lee Changed the Course of American History

A scion of his family, Robert E. Lee was a famous Civil War general who earned renown and respect for his brilliance but remains a controversial figure today.

How Were Japanese Martial Arts Invented (& Exported)?

The development of Judo, Karate, Korean Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can all be linked to the fall of the samurai and the modernization of Meiji Japan.

 
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PHILOSOPHY

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The Atomic Philosophies of Democritus and Epicurus and How They Differed
3 days ago • Antonio Panovski
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How Al-Ghazālī Predicted the Radical Skepticism of René Descartes
3 days ago • Eric Comerford
The Philosophy of Minimalism: Less Is More in a Consumer Society

Minimalism encourages intentional living by reducing excess, focusing on what truly matters, and finding fulfillment through simplicity and purpose.

What Made Greek Philosophers So Unique?

Ancient Greece is the birthplace of Philosophy, and Greek Philosophers still remain some of the most unique thinkers of Western civilization.

The 5 Most Influential Books on Ethics

Ethics may strike you as the art of arguing whether to save a puppy or a philosopher from a burning building (spoiler: not even philosophers are sure what the right answer is here).

ART & ARTISTS

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7 Witty Samuel Johnson Quotes That Redefined 18th Century Wisdom
3 days ago • Elizabeth Morgan
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12 Greek Myths That Inspired Canova (Italy’s Greatest Sculptor)
3 days ago • Catherine Goode
Where Was the Garden of Eden? 5 Possible Real-World Locations

Drawing from geographical, archaeological, and Biblical sources, there are several theories as to where the Garden of Eden actually was.

7 Witty Samuel Johnson Quotes That Redefined 18th Century Wisdom

Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was an English lexicographer and writer whose witty, profound essays and aphorisms redefined Enlightenment-era wisdom.

10 English Words You Didn’t Know Had Celtic Origins

Discover the roots of ten words that came into the English language from the neighboring group of Celtic languages.

TRAVEL & CULTURE

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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes
11 days ago • Meaghan Branham
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8 Must-See Highlights at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
17 days ago • Laura Pattara
15 Great History Museums Every History Lover Must Visit at Least Once

From Cairo to London, these 15 world-class history museums house humanity's most breathtaking treasures, ancient artifacts, and cultural milestones.

5 Underrated Historical Gems in Northern England to Visit Beyond London

While the south has no problem attracting tourists, Northern England has some of the most underrated places to visit for history buffs.

18 Most Spectacular Art Museums for Your Cultural Bucket List

From Paris, to Tokyo, to New York City, these spectacular art museums hold stunning collections that showcase human creativity across time.

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The Gospel of Mary Magdalene & Why You’ve Never Heard of It
8 hours ago • Nita Gleimius
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What Was the Importance of Biblical Creeds to the Early Church?
7 days ago • Mary Lou Cornish
12 Common Sayings People Might Not Realize Come From the Bible

There are over 300 common sayings people use in everyday conversation that come from the Bible. Some have retained their meaning, while others have changed.

The Bible as a Work of Ancient Literature Is a Different Story

The Bible as literature is a library of diverse ancient texts. Its authors used sophisticated literary strategies to craft a story of immense power.

The Watchers and Giants of the Book of Enoch That Still Haunt Us

The Book of Enoch expands four cryptic verses of Genesis. It builds a world of rebellion, forbidden unions, and depraved giant offspring that corrupt humanity.

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Who Were the People Behind These Famous Cocktails?
3 hours ago • Elizabeth Morgan
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Was Jane Austen Really the Last Great English Novelist?
A Fallacious Promise: The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere

During World War II, Japan propagated a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere to convince its subjects that Asia under Japanese rule would be self-sufficient and free from Western imperialism.

The Vantablack Controversy: Anish Kapoor vs. Stuart Semple

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.

Blue Fugates: The True Story of Kentucky’s Blue People

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

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The Hidden History of Roman Slavery with Emma Southon (INTERVIEW)
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Curator Jeffrey Spier on ‘Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World’
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Curator Edwin Becker on van Gogh and the Making of a Multi-Sensory Exhibition

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