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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsAncient Greek drama radiates ingenuity not only in its plays but also in stagecraft, props, and its role as a cultural mirror of the polis.
The movie Gladiator, made in 2000, might seem true to life, but how historically accurate is it really?
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe Queen’s visit to Belfast in 1977 highlighted the sectarian nature of the Troubles and the conflicting perceptions of the monarchy within Northern Ireland.
Thurgood Marshall, “Mr. Civil Rights,” was a man of many firsts. Who was he, and how did he become so influential?
PHILOSOPHY
View All Posts4E cognition takes a holistic view of cognition, as shaped by our body and environment, in opposition to the traditional view of the mind as closed off and decompositional.
Several great thinkers and their philosophies were influential in shaping the beliefs of St. Thomas Aquinas.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsAccording to some researchers, there is evidence that the medieval Britons avoided using the name “Arthur” after the time of King Arthur. Why?
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the world’s most famous painting; its mysterious identity, technique, smile, history, and cultural impact shape its timeless global fame.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsThese nine stops on the road between San Diego and Glacier National Park are ideal for exploring the history of the region’s Native tribes and early settlers.
Silves is a beautiful historical town in the Algarve, Portugal. Yet, visitors often overlook this incredible city. This is why it is a must-visit day trip.

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View All PostsFrom rooftop glances to royal intrigue, the story of Bathsheba and the scandalous origins of King Solomon blends lust, loss, and legacy.
The land of Canaan features prominently in the Old Testament. Where did the name come from, where is it, and why is it so significant?
Stories
View All PostsWhy did the powers of Europe decide to spend resources and manpower claiming and seizing vast tracts of Africa, the Western Hemisphere, Asia, and the Pacific?
King John of England is one of history’s most memorable and celebrated kings, whose name has entered the realms of myth and legend.




























