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As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.

The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

The Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.

As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.

Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.

The Romans built superb but different roads that still endure today. This plunge into the Roman road network illustrates the four types that held the Empire together.

The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

The Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.

Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?

Find out how Jungian archetypes influence your life, help you gain insight into your inner self, and help you achieve personal growth!

Dewey's philosophy enables us to acquire knowledge through action, grow from lived experiences, and construct a more democratic world.

From Ludwig van Beethoven to Richard Wagner, many 19th-century composers were inspired by German philosophical movements, including Romanticism, Idealism, pessimism, and nihilism.

Believe it or not, there are still plenty of historical discoveries to be made in Italy—one of the most visited countries on earth.

Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?

The English county of Hertfordshire boasts Roman ruins, a Jacobean mansion, and several historic sites that reveal its rich British heritage.

Babylon destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in 587 or 586 BCE and pillaged much of its sacred furniture. But what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

Whether you’re a Christian or not, there are some truths to be discovered behind some of the teachings and parables of Jesus.

The Bible is undoubtedly one of the most popular books of all time, but its origin story and roots are shrouded in mystery.

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

In 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster emptied towns surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Today, the scene is different.

Spiritual alchemy is a practice that utilizes the ancient occult practice of alchemy as a metaphor to facilitate inner transformation & spiritual awakening.