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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe Dionysiaca is a 5th-century CE poem about the life of Dionysus, describing his journey to India and triumphant return to the west.
Shortly after opening Tutankhamun’s tomb, many of Howard Carter’s team were dead. Many believe they were victims of the mummy’s curse. What happened to them?
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe phrase “Let them eat cake” is falsely attributed to Marie Antoinette, the queen of France, to highlight her detachment from the lives of ordinary Frenchmen.
As tensions between the US government and Indigenous peoples rose in the 19th century, the Dakota’s attempt to survive would result in a bloody conclusion.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsArchetypes aren't just storytelling tools—they're reflections of us. We keep retelling them because they help us feel understood.
Jung's Child Archetype reveals your hidden potential, reminding you that healing, growth, and wonder begin with your inner child.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsHere are the top 10 sculptures of all time that you need to know if you love art.
Lapis lazuli has appeared worldwide in art and cultural imagery for millennia, often highlighting the most reverent people and places with its profound blue.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsOn a continent with 1.5 billion people, which African country has the biggest population?
A trip to fairytale Prague—established in the 8th century CE—is certain to be packed with historical value.

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View All PostsChaos Magic encourages the idea that individuals can alter their experience of social reality according to their own unique perspectives and principles.
Heaven’s Gate, a cult founded by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, taught its members to escape from Earth via death to enter an alien spacecraft.
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.




























