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The green anaconda is a colossal snake found in the Amazon rainforest and a central figure in the region’s mythical and cosmological life.

Before the miracle of multiplying two small fish and five loaves, Jesus did four specific things: taking, blessing, breaking, and giving.

John Wayne remains one of the greatest stars of classic film. Who was the man behind his many on-screen personas?

From Troy to Ithaca, where are the real-life places that Odysseus could have visited on his long journey home in Homer’s “The Odyssey”?

Throughout its history, ancient Egypt was conquered by various powerful foreign empires, each of which left its mark on the ancient and enduring culture.

The written script we use today was developed by the Phoenicians. What do we know about the spread of the Phoenician language around the Mediterranean?

The green anaconda is a colossal snake found in the Amazon rainforest and a central figure in the region’s mythical and cosmological life.

John Wayne remains one of the greatest stars of classic film. Who was the man behind his many on-screen personas?

In Medieval times, life shifted from the fields to cities where urban populations grew. These ten cities soon became the largest in the world.

Ancient Greece is the birthplace of Philosophy, and Greek Philosophers still remain some of the most unique thinkers of Western civilization.

Many ancient Greek philosophers are considered the fathers of Western philosophy. Discover their most mind-bending quotes.

Ethics may strike you as the art of arguing whether to save a puppy or a philosopher from a burning building (spoiler: not even philosophers are sure what the right answer is here).

These historic villages in Portugal preserve medieval walls, Roman ruins, and local traditions that bring the nation’s past to life.

Across much of Asia, building museums was a deliberate attempt to preserve memory, craft, and context in societies that were changing at lightning speed.

While the south has no problem attracting tourists, Northern England has some of the most underrated places to visit for history buffs.

Before the miracle of multiplying two small fish and five loaves, Jesus did four specific things: taking, blessing, breaking, and giving.

Nazareth and the silent years of Jesus provided the foundation for his parables and mission. How did this shape his future ministry?

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 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.

Spiritual alchemy is a practice that utilizes the ancient occult practice of alchemy as a metaphor to facilitate inner transformation & spiritual awakening.

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