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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsAlexander the Great, the conquering king of Macedon, is one of the most famous people who ever lived. This is the story of his life and legacy.
The Byzantine Empire’s navy was revered in the Mediterranean Sea. At the time, the empire prioritized controlling the sea to ensure its own survival.


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HISTORY
View All PostsThese key dates capture the main events associated with the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century.
Built from 1859 to 1869, the Suez Canal established a direct route between East and West.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsAdam Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments explores sympathy, societal influence, and justice as key foundations shaping human morality and behavior.
Rousseau argued that civilization itself is the cause of human inequality. Was he right?
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsRichard Wagner was one of the greatest composers of the Romantic Era. He strove for a total synthesis of the arts, known as a Gesamtkunstwerk.
William Hogarth published a series of satirical engravings ridiculing the existing morals and warning young men and women against destructive life choices.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsDue to its turbulent history, Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, offers visitors a cultural experience they can’t find anywhere else in China.
New York City has some of the world’s most celebrated museums in the world. These incredible spaces preserve the legacies of creativity, expression, and innovation.

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View All PostsThe Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?
The ancient authors describe the emperor Domitian as an ambitious boy playing at war, but what do we know about his military record?
Stories
View All PostsExplore some of the best-known medieval myths, about legendary characters and perhaps even real people.
Eleanor of Aquitaine carved her way into the English court through a series of cunning and tactical maneuvers.