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.
A strange statement by the resurrected Christ, ‘Noli Me Tangere’ made ripples through the art world as creatives interpreted and responded to this mysterious saying.
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.
The story of the Apache Wars isn’t complete without mentioning Nana, the Chiricahua war chief. In the summer of 1881, this septuagenarian Apache fought back across America’s Southwest.
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s most memorable quotes and what they say about life, suffering, art, and the courage to be bold.
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.
Canada adopted the current version of its flag in 1965 to remove references to its history as a British colony and promote Canadian national identity.
While witchcraft was once considered a nefarious practice, resulting in widespread witch trials, today it is back in vogue as a popular spiritual pursuit.