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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?

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 ancient Egyptians were able to connect the Red Sea to the Nile River for trade via what would become known as the Suez Canal.

In the middle of the Hellenistic period, the two great cities of ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, united to free themselves from Macedonian influence.

For over six hundred years, gladiatorial games were Romes most spectacular form of entertainment. Why did these enormously popular events cease to be held?

From Founding Fathers dying on Independence Day to predicting the sinking of the Titanic, history is full of inexplicable coincidences.

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

From mothers to poets to physicians, Ottoman women had to survive and thrive in a hierarchical and gender-segregated society.

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

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.

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

Discover some of Portugal’s most intriguing historical sites.

Although Portugal is a small country, you will find plenty of opportunities to visit some beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead following his crucifixion started today's largest religious movement. However, some explained Jesus’s postmortem appearances in other ways.

The story of Hagar is relatively well-known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, these faiths remember her differently.

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.

The sculptor and installation artist Anish Kapoor bought exclusive artistic rights to the world’s blackest black in 2016, resulting in widespread controversy and a longstanding feud with Stuart Semple.