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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsHomer’s Odyssey made the Greek island of Ithaca famous, but where was the island of the Trojan War hero Odysseus actually located?
Wrestling in Mesopotamia blended sport, military training, divine symbolism, and social prestige. The world’s oldest sport reflected cultural identity.


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HISTORY
View All PostsExplore the origins, traditions, and cultural significance of Samhain, Halloween, Day of the Dead, and other spooky holidays celebrated around the world.
Though Harriet Tubman is revered for her role in the Underground Railroad, she is also known for her many accomplishments during and after the Civil War.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsThe timeless wisdom of Taoism provides enduring guidance for modern individuals seeking ways to live without stress, stay healthy, and achieve happiness.
St. Thomas Aquinas revolutionized Scholasticism by combining reason and faith in a way that has continued to influence philosophy, theology, education, and ethics.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsSix artists bring Macondo to life, transforming Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realist classic into unforgettable visual masterpieces.
The portable art of the diptych was first used during the Byzantine era. Its popularity grew throughout the medieval period and the Renaissance.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsPortugal is home to numerous megaliths dating back to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods.
One of Iran’s most revered UNESCO sites, Yazd blends desert ingenuity and Silk Road heritage with ancient Persia's cultural and spiritual traditions.

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View All PostsThe story of the Great Flood exists in many ancient sources. Here’s how it happened according to the Biblical book of Genesis.
Outside of its theological uncertainties, various unsolved mysteries emerged from both the Old and New Testament of the Bible.
Stories
View All PostsFrom Greek constellations to Gaelic spirits, these 15 English word origins reveal how a Germanic language evolved into a global vocabulary.
Explore some of the best-known medieval myths, about legendary characters and perhaps even real people.





























