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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe Dionysiaca is a 5th-century CE poem about the life of Dionysus, describing his journey to India and triumphant return to the west.
Shortly after opening Tutankhamun’s tomb, many of Howard Carter’s team were dead. Many believe they were victims of the mummy’s curse. What happened to them?
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HISTORY
View All PostsWhile the War of 1812 is often overshadowed by the Revolutionary War, the conflict was a defining moment in the early American republic.
Studying the history of religion in the United States can help shed light on the nation’s motto “In God We Trust.”
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsFrom Ludwig van Beethoven to Richard Wagner, many 19th-century composers were inspired by German philosophical movements, including Romanticism, Idealism, pessimism, and nihilism.
Archetypes aren't just storytelling tools—they're reflections of us. We keep retelling them because they help us feel understood.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsHenry Paget, the fifth Marquess of Anglesey, who loved expensive costumes and jewelry, turned to Arthur Conan Doyle when his jewels mysteriously disappeared.
École des Beaux-Arts is known for its conservative standards, strict rules, and a long list of outstanding professors and alumni.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsBrazil moved its capital to the newly built city of Brasilia in 1960 because Rio de Janeiro had become overpopulated and to highlight Brazil’s development.
On a continent with 1.5 billion people, which African country has the biggest population?

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View All PostsProto-protestant groups emerged in opposition to the Roman Catholic Church, leading the way for the Protestant Reformation.
Chaos Magic encourages the idea that individuals can alter their experience of social reality according to their own unique perspectives and principles.
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.




























