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Some of the world’s best known quotes can be traced back to ancient history, when leading figures made critical decisions or groundbreaking discoveries.

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.

Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.

Some of the world’s best known quotes can be traced back to ancient history, when leading figures made critical decisions or groundbreaking discoveries.

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.

The classical world boasted many sophisticated civilizations, ruled from impressive cities. These ancient cities rose and fell with powerful empires and left legendary legacies that still endure today.

Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.

While some languages have survived and thrived, others have died out completely and remain little more than a memory.

Outside of the fortifications of castles and larger cities – still small compared to today – what was it like to live in a medieval village, with few people or resources, and potential dangers?

Making a distinction between literary philosophy and philosophical literature helps us understand how best to read particular kinds of philosophical fiction.

Albert Camus was a phenomenal French philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political theorist whose works have profoundly influenced 20th-century thought.

Hedonism is about seeking pleasure, while Stoicism is about valuing discipline. But which one is the path to happiness?

The oldest museums in the United States of America, including key dates, signature collections, and lasting impact.

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.

New York City has some of the world’s most celebrated museums in the world. These incredible spaces preserve the legacies of creativity, expression, and innovation.

The Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?

Christians believe that the resurrected Jesus will someday return. Though Jesus in Islam escaped the Crucifixion, Muslims share the belief that he will come back.

Outside of its theological uncertainties, various unsolved mysteries emerged from both the Old and New Testament of the Bible.

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

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.

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