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Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.
Picasso’s famous works combined influences taken from Rembrandt van Rijn, Antiquity, African art, and radical modernism.
The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.
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The Romans adopted the Persian cult of Mithras from their enemies. But why did they do that, and what was the ancient practice of “God stealing”?
Based on the island of Crete, before the ancient Greeks, the Minoans dominated the Aegean world for nearly 2,000 years during the Bronze Age.
The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.
Ancient Greece was much more than just Athens and Sparta. Greece had hundreds of small city-states, many of which left an important mark on history.
How did Alexander the Great’s encounters with philosophers shape his beliefs and his mythic legacy?
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While Chinese civilization flourished under the Song Dynasty, large parts of northern China were ruled by rival dynasties until the Mongol conquest reunified the country.
The medieval world was a hugely religious place, but just how far did Medieval religion shape every life?
Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.
From naval aviators to supreme allied commander, seven US presidents served in World War II. Here’s how the conflict impacted them personally and politically.
Lebensraum—or “living space”—was a critical part of Nazi ideology that justified its territorial expansionism through war efforts and racial policy.
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What is Hegel’s dialectic method, and how does it shape his metaphysical doctrine and conception of logic?
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius’ teachings on resilience can help you turn the greatest obstacles in your life to your advantage.
This article examines 17 important logical fallacies in argumentation that everyone should know for better critical thinking.
What is the concept of “Übermensch” or “overman” developed by German thinker Friedrich Nietzsche? This article explains the importance of “Übermensch” within Nietzsche’s philosophy.
Søren Kierkegaard is among the most distinguished philosophers in history.
Art & Artists
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When Pope Julius II commissioned a rising artist to redecorate his living quarters, he changed the course of Italy’s High Renaissance.
Leon Battista Alberti’s book On Painting is the first known book on art theory, published in 1435. It heavily influenced all subsequent Renaissance art.
Picasso’s famous works combined influences taken from Rembrandt van Rijn, Antiquity, African art, and radical modernism.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s posters were catalogs of the most famous performers of his time and precursors to the Pop Art movement.
Impressionists like Edgar Degas experimented with photography and inspired a photographic movement that aimed to convey the same effects as their groundbreaking paintings.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
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Explore the Sacred Valley’s deep pre-Inca roots, from Wari cities to ancient trade routes that shaped Peru long before the rise of the Inca.
Roman-era cities, forts, gates, and forums still stand today, alongside the ancient roads that connected them, some of which remain visible, walkable, and in daily use.
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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If it had not been for Emperor Constantine and his involvement in Christianity in the 4th century CE, Christianity would look much different today.
Sennacherib was an Assyrian king best known in the Bible for his invasion of Judah. But there is much more to him than the Bible reveals.
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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Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.
Albert Einstein rejected the notion of a personal god in favour of a deep, reverent awe for the “cosmic religion” of the universe.
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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Jill Cook talks to TheCollector about her latest book "Ice Age Art Now" and the fundamental human need to create art.
Dr. Rojas Silva offers behind-the-scenes insights into North America’s first Mary Cassatt retrospective in 25 years, which opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art on June 21.
Discover the secrets of the Capuchins’ crypt below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, with Director Pietro Costantini.