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9 Facts About John Wayne, the Famous Cowboy of Classic Cinema

John Wayne remains one of the greatest stars of classic film. Who was the man behind his many on-screen personas?

How Medieval Britons Remembered the Fall of Roman Britain

How was the fall of Roman Britain remembered by the medieval Britons? Gildas (6th century) provides our best native account, but how accurate is it?

10 Locations from the Odyssey & Where They Are in Real Life

From Troy to Ithaca, where are the real-life places that Odysseus could have visited on his long journey home in Homer’s “The Odyssey”?

ANCIENT HISTORY

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The Giants That Haunt Britain and Ireland’s Earliest Myths
4 hours ago • Heather Reilly
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The Epic Speech of Alexander That Stopped His Soldiers’ Mutiny
7 hours ago • Matthew Foster
How Medieval Britons Remembered the Fall of Roman Britain

How was the fall of Roman Britain remembered by the medieval Britons? Gildas (6th century) provides our best native account, but how accurate is it?

10 Locations from the Odyssey & Where They Are in Real Life

From Troy to Ithaca, where are the real-life places that Odysseus could have visited on his long journey home in Homer’s “The Odyssey”?

What Was the Real Manpower of a Roman Legion Throughout History?

The size of the legion varied quite drastically throughout the course of Rome’s long history.

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China as a Forgotten Outpost of Christianity Under the Tang Dynasty
2 hours ago • Neven Rogić
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How Did Hitler React to Mussolini’s Capture & Execution?
9 hours ago • Sasha Putt
9 Facts About John Wayne, the Famous Cowboy of Classic Cinema

John Wayne remains one of the greatest stars of classic film. Who was the man behind his many on-screen personas?

How Were Japanese Martial Arts Invented (& Exported)?

The development of Judo, Karate, Korean Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can all be linked to the fall of the samurai and the modernization of Meiji Japan.

What Was the Red Ball Express in WWII?

After D-Day, the Red Ball Express was tasked with transporting vital supplies to troops on the front.

 
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PHILOSOPHY

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Camus’ Enigmatic Masterpiece “The Fall” Analyzed
a day ago • Simon Lea
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What Makes Derrida’s Deconstruction So Controversial (Yet Appealing)?
2 days ago • Amanda Adie
The Philosophy of Minimalism: Less Is More in a Consumer Society

Minimalism encourages intentional living by reducing excess, focusing on what truly matters, and finding fulfillment through simplicity and purpose.

What Made Greek Philosophers So Unique?

Ancient Greece is the birthplace of Philosophy, and Greek Philosophers still remain some of the most unique thinkers of Western civilization.

The 5 Most Influential Books on Ethics

Ethics may strike you as the art of arguing whether to save a puppy or a philosopher from a burning building (spoiler: not even philosophers are sure what the right answer is here).

ART & ARTISTS

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How Chintz Became the Indian Textile Craze That Took Over Europe
a day ago • Stuti Verma
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The Life and Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in 8 Facts
2 days ago • Anastasiia Kirpalov
10 English Words You Didn’t Know Had Celtic Origins

Discover the roots of ten words that came into the English language from the neighboring group of Celtic languages.

19 Famous American Paintings Everyone Should Know

Each of these 19 famous American paintings is iconic for its own reasons and showcases a vast range of styles, history, and artistic beauty.

The Real Identity of Grendel and the Monsters of Beowulf

The forces of darkness in Beowulf pervade the epic poem. Let’s understand them.

TRAVEL & CULTURE

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Explore Montmartre Through Van Gogh’s Eyes
3 days ago • Meaghan Branham
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8 Must-See Highlights at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
9 days ago • Laura Pattara
15 Great History Museums Every History Lover Must Visit at Least Once

From Cairo to London, these 15 world-class history museums house humanity's most breathtaking treasures, ancient artifacts, and cultural milestones.

5 Underrated Historical Gems in Northern England to Visit Beyond London

While the south has no problem attracting tourists, Northern England has some of the most underrated places to visit for history buffs.

10 Must-Visit Historic Villages in Portugal

These historic villages in Portugal preserve medieval walls, Roman ruins, and local traditions that bring the nation’s past to life.

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The Bible as a Work of Ancient Literature Is a Different Story
2 days ago • Allen Baird
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Recovering the Forgotten Women of the Bible
2 days ago • Allen Baird
12 Common Sayings People Might Not Realize Come From the Bible

There are over 300 common sayings people use in everyday conversation that come from the Bible. Some have retained their meaning, while others have changed.

What Were the Four Actions Jesus Took Before Feeding the Five Thousand?

Before the miracle of multiplying two small fish and five loaves, Jesus did four specific things: taking, blessing, breaking, and giving.

The Watchers and Giants of the Book of Enoch That Still Haunt Us

The Book of Enoch expands four cryptic verses of Genesis. It builds a world of rebellion, forbidden unions, and depraved giant offspring that corrupt humanity.

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Was Jane Austen Really the Last Great English Novelist?
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The Life and Genius of Mary Shelley, the Literary Giant Who Wrote Frankenstein
The Vantablack Controversy: Anish Kapoor vs. Stuart Semple

The sculptor and installation artist Anish Kapoor bought exclusive artistic rights to the world’s blackest black in 2016, resulting in widespread controversy and a longstanding feud with Stuart Semple.

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.

The Seven Stages of Spiritual Alchemy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiritual alchemy is a practice that utilizes the ancient occult practice of alchemy as a metaphor to facilitate inner transformation & spiritual awakening.

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The Hidden History of Roman Slavery with Emma Southon (INTERVIEW)
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Curator Jeffrey Spier on ‘Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World’
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Curator Edwin Becker on van Gogh and the Making of a Multi-Sensory Exhibition

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