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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.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

A great clash of armies, the Battle of Brunanburh was a showdown between the Anglo-Saxons and their many enemies.

The pre-Greek Minoan civilization of Crete remains an enigma, but archaeological evidence suggests that it was principally a goddess-worshiping culture.

The Athenian general Themistocles saved his city from destruction with daring decisions that marked him as one of ancient Greece’s most formidable leaders.

The moment Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his troops in 49 BCE, the Roman Republic was dead. But the Republic was already on the road to self-destruction.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

A great clash of armies, the Battle of Brunanburh was a showdown between the Anglo-Saxons and their many enemies.

English has so much influence from Old Norse that the beliefs about its evolution have been called into question.

The essential breakthroughs in Plato’s philosophy, from the nature of justice to the immortality of the soul.

Why did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s most memorable quotes and what they say about life, suffering, art, and the courage to be bold.

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.

If you're into living heritage, walkable towns, and vibrant culture, these historic college towns in America should be at the top of your must-visit list.

These are the most famous historic attractions in Italy and their enlightening backstories.

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.

The Mennonites and Amish share the same origin, but soon, seemingly small differences resulted in a split into these two distinct groups.

Many Christians assume Jesus spoke Hebrew. Hebrew, however, was not a commonly spoken language at that time, so what language did Jesus speak?

How did Mexico, under the leadership of General Santa Anna, lose the breakaway republic of Texas to its northern neighbor, the United States of America?

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

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.