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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsTradition asserts that Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. But is there good evidence for this? And are there alternative potential writers?
The ancient Peloponnese endured three Messenian Wars over a period of 200 years, but when exactly did they happen, and where do they sit in Greek history?
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HISTORY
View All PostsGermanus of Auxerre was one of the most prominent religious figures in 5th-century Britain, the age of King Arthur. Does he have any connection to the legends?
Read on to find out all about Catharism and why it was deemed heretical in the Middle Ages.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsSeveral great thinkers and their philosophies were influential in shaping the beliefs of St. Thomas Aquinas.
In the constellation of Indian philosophy, Mīmāṃsā is the quiet star that holds the sky together. Focused on the meaning of Hindu rituals, it brought the authority of testimony to the forefront.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsLeonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the world’s most famous painting; its mysterious identity, technique, smile, history, and cultural impact shape its timeless global fame.
Here are thirteen famous Renaissance paintings you have to know. Let’s explore their meaning, innovation, and lasting influence on art history.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsThese nine stops on the road between San Diego and Glacier National Park are ideal for exploring the history of the region’s Native tribes and early settlers.
Silves is a beautiful historical town in the Algarve, Portugal. Yet, visitors often overlook this incredible city. This is why it is a must-visit day trip.

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View All PostsEaster can be challenging to grasp, so this timeline from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day is a great tool to see the bigger picture.
Benedict IX was a scandalous pope who held the office three separate times. His pontificates were ones the Catholic Church would rather forget.
Stories
View All PostsDid Alexander Graham Bell steal the telephone? Uncover the 150-year mystery of the liquid transmitter and a race for history's biggest patent.
How did Mexico, under the leadership of General Santa Anna, lose the breakaway republic of Texas to its northern neighbor, the United States of America?




























