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Dr. Christian de Vartavan talks to TheCollector about his latest research on locating the tomb and body of Alexander the Great.
Ancient trade hubs, royal capitals, and architectural marvels: India’s 43 UNESCO sites preserve centuries of history, from rock-cut temples to wildlife sanctuaries teeming with life.
Typhon, the monstrous storm giant of Greek mythology, waged a fierce battle against Zeus for control of Olympus.
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Much of what we know about the ancient Celts comes from what the Romans wrote about them. What did the Romans think of their Celtic neighbors?
The peak of Celtic culture coincided with the expansion of the Roman Empire, and waned with the fall of Rome. What happened to the Celts?
Typhon, the monstrous storm giant of Greek mythology, waged a fierce battle against Zeus for control of Olympus.
When was the Arch of Titus in Rome built and why? What do the reliefs adorning the arch communicate about Roman imperial iconography and ideology?
After a period of turbulence, the Battle of Milvian Bridge became the decisive factor in the Roman Empire’s conversion to Christianity.
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Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Yet, in 1937, he proudly declared that the UNIA “were the first fascists” – and that Mussolini had merely followed his lead.
Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.
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The death of Marie Antoinette is now considered a key moment in the French Revolution, but was it necessary? Why and how did the French queen die in 1793?
There have been 47 presidents since the office was inaugurated in 1789. But how many of these presidents have served two terms in the Oval Office?
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Predictive processing unifies brain function, treating action and perception as two sides of the same coin and possibly extending beyond.
Science has continuously reshaped our self-perception, shifting from metaphysical to naturalistic views, highlighting the fallibility of the human mind.
Western thought owes much to ancient Greek philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Here are eleven Greek philosophers you should know.
Did you know that philosophers have proposed answers for many of the questions we ask ourselves? Here are some philosophical concepts that everyone should know.
René Descartes’ observation “I think, therefore I am” is one of philosophy’s most famous formulations. But what does it actually mean?
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He is known for his strange composite creatures and crowded apocalyptic scenes, but there is much more to the famed Renaissance artist and master of symbolism Hieronymus Bosch.
Market value and establishing authenticity depend on uncovering an artwork’s past, which requires skilled provenance research.
Art experienced radical and unprecedented development during the Renaissance. These are some of the most important Renaissance artists and painters.
Niki de Saint Phalle was a twentieth-century French-American artist known as one of the few female sculptors who worked on a monumental scale.
In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.
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Across Mexico and Central America, Maya ruins mark the rise of a remarkable civilization. Their ancient cities still hold clues to the lives once lived there.
Russia is home to thriving metropolises like Moscow and St. Petersburg that house some of the world’s most stunning art, artifacts, and architecture.
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From Roman grid cities to lost desert fortresses, these 10 ancient sites still stand, offering a rare chance to explore history where it actually happened.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses hold several beliefs that are unique to them and differ significantly from other Christian denominations. So, what do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe?
Did the sign of Jonah indicate that Jesus would be in the grave for three days and three nights?
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Madame de Pompadour developed an impressive influence in the French court, in policies, fashion, and overall society, impressive for a woman from a humble background.
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Discover the secrets of the Capuchins’ crypt below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, with Director Pietro Costantini.
Dr. Christian de Vartavan talks to TheCollector about his latest research on locating the tomb and body of Alexander the Great.
Richard Marranca talks all things Socrates with Dr. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge.
Dr. Mark Solms talks about his work as the translator of the “Revised Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud”, the time Dali met Freud, and more.
An expert in African art, the new director of The Fralin Museum at the University of Virginia discusses the impact of global art and digital resources in American museums.