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12 History Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once

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

The 7 Oldest Towns in the United States

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

The 6 Largest Museums in the World

From Paris to Beijing, the world's largest museums stand out for their immense collections, record-breaking scale, and millions of visitors.

ANCIENT HISTORY

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Where Was Ithaca, the Island of Odysseus? (Deconstructing Homeric Myths)
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The World’s Oldest Sport & How It Shaped Ancient Mesopotamia
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The 10 Greatest Cities of the Classical World

The classical world boasted many sophisticated civilizations, ruled from impressive cities. These ancient cities rose and fell with powerful empires and left legendary legacies that still endure today.

The Life & Legacy of Alexander the Great (Battles, Tomb, Facts)

Alexander 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.

10 Locations from the Odyssey and Their Real-Life Counterparts

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.

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7 Spooky Holidays From Around the World
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Harriet Tubman’s Greatest Achievements (Beyond the Underground Railroad)
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12 History Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once

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

The 7 Oldest Towns in the United States

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

What Was It Like to Be a Peasant in Medieval England?

Living conditions for peasants in medieval England were better than most people imagine, with good working conditions and plenty of opportunities for fun.

 
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PHILOSOPHY

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Ancient Taoism Quietly Answers the Chaos of Modern Life
5 days ago • Viktoriya Sus
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How Aquinas Bridged the Gap Between Philosophy and the Church
6 days ago • Viktoriya Sus
What Is the Difference Between Literary Philosophy & Philosophical Literature?

Making a distinction between literary philosophy and philosophical literature helps us understand how best to read particular kinds of philosophical fiction.

How Albert Camus Sought Meaning in a Meaningless World

Albert Camus was a phenomenal French philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political theorist whose works have profoundly influenced 20th-century thought.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Aristotle

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

ART & ARTISTS

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6 Artworks Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”
3 days ago • Elizabeth Berry
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What Is a Diptych? Definition & Examples
7 days ago • Suzanne Pearson
The 6 Largest Museums in the World

From Paris to Beijing, the world's largest museums stand out for their immense collections, record-breaking scale, and millions of visitors.

What Inspired the Creation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula?

Now one of the most influential works of Gothic literature, Dracula was created after extensive research and a lot of inspiration by Bram Stoker.

What Are the 8 Most-Visited Museums in the World?

The world's most-visited museums and why they dominate the rankings year after year: headline objects, encyclopedic scope, and visitor access.

TRAVEL & CULTURE

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Portugal’s Ancient Megaliths and Where to Find Them
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History Lover’s Guide to Yazd, Iran
7 days ago • Laura Pattara
10 Oldest Museums in the U.S.

The oldest museums in the United States of America, including key dates, signature collections, and lasting impact.

9 Ancient Roman Roads That Still Exist Today

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.

Top 10 Museums to Visit in New York City

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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How the Story of Noah’s Ark Connects to Ancient Flood Myths
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What Are Some of the Biggest Biblical Mysteries?
21 hours ago • Ryan Watson
The Disturbing Canaanite God Moloch in the Bible

The Bible associates Moloch, a Canaanite god, with despicable acts such as infant sacrifice, but was there more to this deity?

The Return of Jesus in Islam? What Muslims Believe

Christians believe that the resurrected Jesus will someday return. Though Jesus in Islam escaped the Crucifixion, Muslims share the belief that he will come back.

Fallen Angels in the Book of Enoch: Who Are the Watchers?

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.

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15 English Words With Interesting Origins
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What Are Some of the Most Prominent Medieval Myths?
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Blue Fugates: The True Story of Kentucky’s Blue People

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

What Are Some of the Most Prominent Medieval Myths?

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

The Black Death (10 Medieval Cures)

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.

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British Museum Curator Jill Cook on the Artistic Renaissance of the Ice Age
Dr. Alejandra Rojas Silva, Curator of European & American Art at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Source: Honolulu Museum of Art, Hawai’i.
Mary Cassatt at Work: Interview with Curator Alejandra Rojas Silva
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