homePopular Topics

Popular Topics

Explore TheCollector's "Popular Topics" section for curated articles on Medieval and Ancient History, Art, Philosophy, Religion, Travel, and more.

Who Is the Morrigan in Celtic Mythology?
Who Is the Morrigan in Celtic Mythology?

Who is the Morrigan? A poorly understood figure from Irish mythology.

What Are Wilkie Collins’ Contributions to Victorian Literature?
What Are Wilkie Collins’ Contributions to Victorian Literature?

Wilkie Collins (1824 -1889) was a significant figure in Victorian Literary circles. He is perhaps best known today for his sensation novel The Woman in White as well as his influential detective novel The Moonstone.

Heracles Captures Cerberus: The Hero’s Twelfth Labor
Heracles Captures Cerberus: The Hero’s Twelfth Labor

Eurystheus ordered Heracles to descend into the underworld, capture Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of Hades, and deliver it to him for his twelfth labor.

What Did the Ancient Egyptians Believe About the Afterlife?
What Did the Ancient Egyptians Believe About the Afterlife?

The ancient Egyptians believed in an abundant afterlife where they lived alongside the gods, but first, the soul had to pass divine judgment.

Manuela Sáenz: The Forgotten Heroine of Latin American Independence
Manuela Sáenz: The Forgotten Heroine of Latin American Independence

Manuela Sáenz was a crucial yet often overlooked figure in Latin America’s struggle for independence, challenging male domination and the social norms of her time.

Did the Poet Alexander Pushkin Have African Roots?
Did the Poet Alexander Pushkin Have African Roots?

Alexander Pushkin is celebrated as Russia’s national poet. He was proud of his African roots, though never fulfilled his desire to visit the continent.

10 Works of Art Inspired by Literature
10 Works of Art Inspired by Literature

As natural imitators, humans have often combined different modes of expression, such as literature and art. Examining such literary art breeds unique insights.

The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved
The Dramatic Death of Harry Oakes: A Millionaire’s Murder Unsolved

Millionaire Harry Oakes died suddenly and violently. Decades later, his murder remains unsolved. Who plays a role in this dark and twisted tale?