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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsWith their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but the journey home, recorded in the Nostoi, proved an even greater trial.
The concept of an underworld has been fundamental to civilization since the start of history. Discover five examples of underworlds from different cultures.
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe samurai bore the katana as their everyday carry sword. They created a sophisticated martial art devoted to drawing and readying the weapon: Iaijutsu.
A single night of grizzly bear attacks in 1967 resulted in death and terror. Shocking America, it changed the way National Parks and wild spaces are managed.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsThe notion that science and religion are in conflict seems to have been debunked by historians. Does history provide the best stage for the debate?
Carl Jung was a pioneer in the field of color psychology. His theory of color symbolism will change how you see the colors that paint your life.
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 PostsGreece is the home of modern-day drama. Today, there are 50 ancient theaters scattered around Greece.
With the constantly changing dynamics of the world's social-economic sphere, certain languages are gaining more prestige.

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View All PostsThe story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.
According to the Bible, the ancient Israel’s tribes’ efforts to coalesce under a monarchy fell short, producing a shaky unity that survived only three kings.
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?




























