The ancient philosopher Aristotle shaped ethics, logic, and teleology—and modern thinkers keep expanding his ideas today.
Drowning, poking, and consuming cakes made from urine were some of the bizarre and torturous ways accused witches were convicted throughout the early-modern period.
Understanding the timeline of the Sengoku and Heian eras is important for anyone studying the history of Japan.
Latin for “Great Charter,” the Magna Carta was a key document forced upon King John of England in 1215 ruling the monarchy subject to, rather than above, the law.
Monarchs and priests in ancient Israel were men. But even though they do not appear often, the Bible tells of some prophets who were women.
Which ritual marks were the best protection symbols to keep families, homes, and property safe from witches, curses, and evil spirits in early-modern England?
Look beyond the famous ruins in Athens and Olympia to discover five lesser-known temples and sanctuaries where ancient Greek goddesses were honored, worshiped, and feared.
The 4th-century BC Greek philosopher Aristotle is best known for his thoughts on ethics and politics, but he also made significant contributions to biology.