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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsIn Greek myth, the Telchines were simultaneously feared as malevolent wizards and respected as the artisans who forged weapons for the gods, before turning against them.
The later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
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HISTORY
View All PostsMuch more than just the casinos of Las Vegas, Nevada is a state rich in history.
The American Founding Fathers, whether classically educated or innately wise, left behind a treasury of words. These quotes warn, inspire, advise, and encourage people even today.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsWhat 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 notion that science and religion are in conflict seems to have been debunked by historians. Does history provide the best stage for the debate?
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsAcross 250 years, five essential works show Lucifer in art beyond the beast, from gleaming seraph to chained rebel.
Discover some essential quotes by one of English literature's best-loved authors: Jane Austen.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsPink may not be your favorite color, but you might want to reconsider after visiting Toulouse—the Pink City—in France.
Step into Trinity Church cemetery and meet some of history’s most notable people—and a few mysterious figures—resting beneath its hallowed grounds.

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View All PostsWhat are the holiest of all the Buddhist relics around the world?
A repentant prostitute? This backstory about Mary Magdalene has spread widely. But who is she in the New Testament?
Stories
View All PostsThe earliest societies, including those in the Americas, East Asia, and the Mediterranean, propelled sports balls toward a future history of worldwide entertainment and competition.
Cryptozoology, the study of mythical animals whose existence is unproven by modern science, presents a strange yet fascinating blend of folklore, legend, and wild speculation.




























