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A complete timeline of the top art movements in Western history, including core traits, famous artists, and must-see works.
The History Channel has made the Viking age more popular than ever with their stunning drama, but how historically accurate is Vikings?
Thousands of nativity scenes appear during the Christmas season depicting the holy family inside a stable. But some traditions claim Mary gave birth elsewhere.
Justinian’s Plague reached the Byzantine Army in the mid-6th century CE, causing a devastating loss of life.
Following the raids of 795 CE, the Viking arrival in Ireland led to a significant change in Irish art.
Both the Roman and Sasanian Empires launched fierce campaigns against Manichaeism to prevent it from gaining popularity in their territories.
Procrastination is considered a symptom of laziness and deficient willpower, but did we misdiagnose it all along?
Medieval castles were essentially fortresses and a part of military defensive strategies. They were especially prevalent from the 11th to the 15th centuries.