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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.
One of Friedrich Nietzsche’s most remarkable ideas was the notion of “eternal recurrence”—a cycle of life that repeats itself without end.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
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In Roman polytheism, one god stands out as uniquely Roman with a unique place in the hierarchy of gods: Janus.
Despite about 2,000 years between them, there are quite a few things the United States shares with the ancient Rome’s Republic and Empire.
The religions practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans share similar mythologies and deities, but their religious rituals and practices were very different.
The story of Darius III, the last king of Achaemenid Persia, was much greater than just losing Persia to Alexander the Great.
Daedalus and Icarus flew using wings made of wax and feathers. Ignoring his father’s warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun and met a tragic end.
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The “Windsor Beauties” were painted by Peter Lely in the 17th century. Each portrait depicts an attractive woman from the court of King Charles II.
Is it possible that Catherine Parr could have been the love of her husband’s life?
This is the thrilling story of the elite special forces warriors who defined a new way of war in the greatest armed conflict in human history.
Explore nine critical battles from the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field and trace the evolution of medieval warfare in Britain.
One of the world’s most contentious areas, Crimea is a place with a long history as a battleground for empires.
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Carl Jung’s contributions to psychology are innumerable, but his greatest gift to humanity was to shed light on how creative expression can pave the way to healing.
Multitasking is one of the most socially appraised skills, but is it even possible for our brains to multitask?
One of Friedrich Nietzsche’s most remarkable ideas was the notion of “eternal recurrence”—a cycle of life that repeats itself without end.
The mind-body problem can be summed up as dualism vs. materialism. Each has different ways of tackling the problem.
How can ancient practices and the revival of Stoicism inform contemporary struggles and lifestyles?
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On a road trip from El Paso to Marfa, Texas, travelers can discover how central artistic expression is to the lifestyle of locals.
Touring Anselm Kiefer’s southern French estate is like exploring his brain—especially the feminine side. From resin-cast bride dresses to lead-draped beds, La Ribaute celebrates women.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
Some famous artworks, including works by Klimt and Rembrandt, are known only as dim memories. Here are six lost artworks you should know.
Black art is versatile and multi-faceted. Today we are celebrating 12 exceptional Black artists that everyone needs to know.
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Travel back in time with South Carolina’s most historic towns, where Revolutionary battles raged, sweet tea was born, and jazz legends got their start!
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.
Before shimmering glass towers, the world’s first skyscrapers pushed boundaries with stone, steel, and ambition. Here are ten pioneering buildings that shaped city skylines forever.
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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Tolkien successfully combined “northern heroism” with the Christian concepts of temptation and fall, resurrection, and return, to become the undisputed father of the high-fantasy genre.
The patriarchs in the Bible are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Why are they so significant and what were they like?
Slavery is evil, yet some say that the Bible condones it. Is it possible that the New Testament approves of chattel slavery?
The Quran establishes the foundation of Islam, but key verses in the Quran also provide a unique acknowledgment, respect, and dialogue with other religious traditions.
The Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels that took wives from among men and taught them some science. Were these Watchers vicious villains or virtuous victims?
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Unlike the priesthood and monarchy, prophets could come from any tribe, clan, class, or gender, and often acted as a check on monarchical power.
Carl Jung’s contributions to psychology are innumerable, but his greatest gift to humanity was to shed light on how creative expression can pave the way to healing.
From ancient ruins to towering monuments, the Seven Wonders of the World represent humanity's greatest architectural achievements.
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel symbolizes God's creation of man and the divine connection between God and humanity.
The Renaissance was an incredible period of artistic and scientific breakthrough, and these are the best inventions of the era.
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The Lyles Consolidated School in Indiana served as a dark moment in history. At the all-Black school, ten children were selected and treated with radiation that caused massive physical and mental issues.
Every year on March 17, hundreds of thousands celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with parades, corned beef, and green-colored everything, but what is this holiday actually for?
The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.
Women played both traditional and prominent roles in ancient Egyptian society, power structures and religion. We know as much about their lives as men from art, archaeological remains and texts.
The counterculture movement was the result of a generation that rejected social norms and traditional ways of previous decades.
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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.
Richard Marranca talks all things Socrates with Dr. Paul Cartledge, Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge.
An interview with the Art Institute of Chicago's curator Katharine Raff about the museum's 2025 exhibition "Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection."
Dimitrios Katsikis, known online as "the modern Hephaestus," talks about his collection of handcrafted ancient Greek armors.
1816 is known as the “year without a summer” because global temperatures dropped following a volcanic eruption, causing famine and death. Could this happen again?
Richard Marranca interviews Thomas B.F. Cummins about the immersive sacredness of the Incas, their empire, and their overall inventiveness and genius.
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