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Samuel Johnson was renowned not only for his skills as a lexicographer and dramatist but also for his ability to entertain with his witty remarks.

From Paris to Tokyo, the world's best art museums hold treasures that shaped civilizations and still captivate millions across continents.

The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.

From the Great Pyramid to the Colossus of Rhodes, discover the seven wonders of the ancient world that were “tourist hotspots” more than two millennia ago.

Ancient authors speak of seven incredible feats of human achievement, which we call the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but what happened to them?

Marriage between brother and sister was common among Egyptian royalty. It kept bloodlines pure and reflected the divine marriage of the gods, Osiris and Isis.

The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.

From the coasts of New England to the deserts of New Mexico, here are seven of America’s oldest towns and cities.

The Renaissance was a time of massive change in Europe, and served as a foundation of growth for some of the continent’s biggest cities.

Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations have made the Roman emperor equally respected as a Stoic philosopher. What do some of his most important quotes mean?

Socrates was famous for his rigorous and relentless questioning to spur insight. This became known as the Socratic Method and remains an essential philosophical skill.

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who was considered to be an all-around genius.

Roman-era cities, forts, gates, and forums still stand today, alongside the ancient roads that connected them, some of which remain visible, walkable, and in daily use.

Looking for a country that’s got your back on health, education, equality, and much more? These ten socially progressive nations are leading the way!

From Ithaca to Troy, discover the real places behind The Odyssey, where ancient myths, sun-drenched ruins, and untamed landscapes bring Homer’s epic to life.

The Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels who procreated with mortal wives and taught mankind forbidden arts, resulting in their downfall.

Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zarathushtra between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE and is regarded as one of the world’s first religions with one main god.

The Bible presents the Amorites as fierce enemies of Israel with despicable religious practices condemned by God. But who were they?

Explore some of the best-known medieval myths, about legendary characters and perhaps even real people.

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.