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From Founding Fathers dying on Independence Day to predicting the sinking of the Titanic, history is full of inexplicable coincidences.

What can we learn from Jean-Paul Sartre's teachings on freedom, responsibility, and navigating the complexities of human existence?

What 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 ancient Egyptians were able to connect the Red Sea to the Nile River for trade via what would become known as the Suez Canal.

For over six hundred years, gladiatorial games were Romes most spectacular form of entertainment. Why did these enormously popular events cease to be held?

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.

From Founding Fathers dying on Independence Day to predicting the sinking of the Titanic, history is full of inexplicable coincidences.

In the 16th century, Spain conquered vast areas of the Americas. Leaders in this conquest were the conquistadores.

From mothers to poets to physicians, Ottoman women had to survive and thrive in a hierarchical and gender-segregated society.

What can we learn from Jean-Paul Sartre's teachings on freedom, responsibility, and navigating the complexities of human existence?

What 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.

A concise guide to five Nietzsche quotes: what they mean and why they matter now, covering faith, strength, art, and authentic living.

Discover some of Portugal’s most intriguing historical sites.

Although Portugal is a small country, you will find plenty of opportunities to visit some beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The capital of the Netherlands is rich with history, but venturing away from it can reap incredible rewards for history buffs.

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.

The story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.

The Protestant Reformation refers to the convulsive religious changes in Europe in the 16th century. But the period was a time of change in many areas.

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

In 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster emptied towns surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Today, the scene is different.

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.