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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe ancient city of Cahokia was one of North America’s largest cities until its abandonment and the vanishing of its people.
Ancient Roman laws had a huge impact on Roman society. The Roman legal system was established following rising demand for written rights by commoners.
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.
Of the many possible candidates for the throne of Tudor England, successful or otherwise, the one most often overlooked is Henry FitzRoy.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsCarl Jung coined the term "individuation" to describe an individual’s psychological development on the pathway to adulthood.
What’s the best way to obtain knowledge? Inductive and deductive reasoning both have their strengths and weaknesses.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsHow much did the English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner respect the classical tradition in art?
Charles Baudelaire’s poetry was focused on modern experiences and his own deep insecurities and traumas. His collection Flowers of Evil revolutionized poetry.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsBrazil moved its capital to the newly built city of Brasilia in 1960 because Rio de Janeiro had become overpopulated and to highlight Brazil’s development.
Marrakesh, a city that has stood steadfast for nearly a thousand years, is a place where history seeps through every cobbled alleyway and sun-drenched square.

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View All PostsThe Bible is undoubtedly one of the most popular books of all time, but its origin story and roots are shrouded in mystery.
The Bible does not contain a specific character called the “Angel of Death.” But in the Bible, angels and death often come together nonetheless.
Stories
View All PostsMata Hari’s name is surrounded by mystery and intrigue; was she really a Word War I spy, or merely a dancer who became embroiled in scandal?
These Christmas characters, drawn from film, literature, and folklore, have become cultural icons worldwide.




























