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The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.

Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?

Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.

As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.

The Romans built superb but different roads that still endure today. This plunge into the Roman road network illustrates the four types that held the Empire together.

The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?

Peter the Great’s victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War laid the foundations for Russia’s rise as a European great power.

Find out how Jungian archetypes influence your life, help you gain insight into your inner self, and help you achieve personal growth!

Dewey's philosophy enables us to acquire knowledge through action, grow from lived experiences, and construct a more democratic world.

From Ludwig van Beethoven to Richard Wagner, many 19th-century composers were inspired by German philosophical movements, including Romanticism, Idealism, pessimism, and nihilism.

Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?

Believe it or not, there are still plenty of historical discoveries to be made in Italy—one of the most visited countries on earth.

From the ruins of Troy to the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia, Türkiye’s legendary historical sites recount the stories that shaped civilizations.

Some depictions of Moses in western art show him with horns. Why?

Babylon destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in 587 or 586 BCE and pillaged much of its sacred furniture. But what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

Among the strangest names of Jesus in the Bible is ‘Son of David’ since Jesus’ father’s name was Joseph - not David!

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 tragedy of the whaleship Essex left horrifying scars on the minds and bodies of the men who survived but helped weave a tale that would be immortalized in literature.