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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsGladiators in ancient Rome were on strict diets, in which grains and beans were championed over meat.
Armenia's location between Rome and Persia, strategic mountains, and vital trade routes made it the key to imperial dominance in the East.
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HISTORY
View All PostsLouis the Pious inherited Charlemagne’s vast empire. During his troubled reign, his family tore itself and the empire apart at the seams.
Explore the links between the epic poem Beowulf and the groundbreaking archaeological discovery beneath Mound One at Sutton Hoo.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsPiet Mondrian’s theory of rhythm in painting is original and alien to classical conceptions of rhythm, as is evident from his complicated writings on art.
Yorùbá philosophy is an intellectual tradition whose notions of justice and social responsibility continue to shed light on the contemporary Nigerian socio-political concerns.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsEach of these 19 famous American paintings is iconic for its own reasons and showcases a vast range of styles, history, and artistic beauty.
Émile Bernard was a lesser-known French Post-Impressionist artist whose work was a great contribution to the late 19th-century Parisian art world.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsFrom medieval streets to lively markets, these towns in Southwest France are steeped in history, charm, and vibrant local culture.
From Cairo to London, these 15 world-class history museums house humanity's most breathtaking treasures, ancient artifacts, and cultural milestones.

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View All PostsAncient Judean social norms and Rabbinic traditions explain why the disciples left their nets and what it cost them.
The Book of Enoch expands four cryptic verses of Genesis. It builds a world of rebellion, forbidden unions, and depraved giant offspring that corrupt humanity.
Stories
View All PostsJane Austen drew on her family life, social circle, and extensive education to write her beloved novels that reinvented the narrative of morality.
Discover the life, legend, and literature of one of the Romantic era's greatest authors, Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.




























