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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?

Ancient Greece proved to be a philosophy hotspot. What fueled this uniqueness came from their city-states, civic engagement, and reasoning, inspired philosophers to create intriguing quotes.

Ancient Greece proved to be a philosophy hotspot. What fueled this uniqueness came from their city-states, civic engagement, and reasoning, inspired philosophers to create intriguing quotes.

Homer’s Iliad is full of larger-than-life heroes. Meet the 13 greatest Greek warriors who fought in the Trojan War for the Achaean Army.

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.

These six successful insurgencies from military history have captivated audiences fascinated by how weaker powers defeat stronger ones.

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

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

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

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

Step into Trinity Church cemetery and meet some of history’s most notable people—and a few mysterious figures—resting beneath its hallowed grounds.

Greece is the home of modern-day drama. Today, there are 50 ancient theaters scattered around Greece.

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 Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels who procreated with mortal wives and taught mankind forbidden arts, resulting in their downfall.

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.