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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe ancient city of Cahokia was one of North America’s largest cities until its abandonment and the vanishing of its people.
Ancient Roman laws had a huge impact on Roman society. The Roman legal system was established following rising demand for written rights by commoners.
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HISTORY
View All PostsFollowing the Fourth Crusade, the Crusaders partitioned the Byzantine Empire and established their own states. The most important was the Latin Empire in Constantinople.
Immortalized in Sergei Eisenstein’s famous film, the mutiny aboard the Russian warship Potemkin was one of the most iconic moments of the 1905 Revolution.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsCarl Jung coined the term "individuation" to describe an individual’s psychological development on the pathway to adulthood.
What’s the best way to obtain knowledge? Inductive and deductive reasoning both have their strengths and weaknesses.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsCharles Baudelaire’s poetry was focused on modern experiences and his own deep insecurities and traumas. His collection Flowers of Evil revolutionized poetry.
De Profundis, the letter Oscar Wilde wrote from prison, is one of his most moving works. It is addressed partly to his former lover, partly to his former life.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsMorocco's riads beautifully blend past and present while offering comfort and culture. Staying in one is an excellent way to experience the country's rich heritage.
Located in the North Atlantic, the Azores islands are famous for their breathtaking natural landscapes. Yet, few travelers are aware of the archipelago's past.

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View All PostsThe Bible is undoubtedly one of the most popular books of all time, but its origin story and roots are shrouded in mystery.
The Bible does not contain a specific character called the “Angel of Death.” But in the Bible, angels and death often come together nonetheless.
Stories
View All PostsMata Hari’s name is surrounded by mystery and intrigue; was she really a Word War I spy, or merely a dancer who became embroiled in scandal?
These Christmas characters, drawn from film, literature, and folklore, have become cultural icons worldwide.




























