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Canada adopted the current version of its flag in 1965 to remove references to its history as a British colony and promote Canadian national identity.

A great clash of armies, the Battle of Brunanburh was a showdown between the Anglo-Saxons and their many enemies.

English has so much influence from Old Norse that the beliefs about its evolution have been called into question.

The Athenian general Themistocles saved his city from destruction with daring decisions that marked him as one of ancient Greece’s most formidable leaders.

The pre-Greek Minoan civilization of Crete remains an enigma, but archaeological evidence suggests that it was principally a goddess-worshiping culture.

The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE is usually seen as the end of the ancient world. However, the Eastern Roman Empire continued for another millennium.

A great clash of armies, the Battle of Brunanburh was a showdown between the Anglo-Saxons and their many enemies.

English has so much influence from Old Norse that the beliefs about its evolution have been called into question.

The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, survived for a thousand years after the fall of Rome. What eventually caused its fall?

The essential breakthroughs in Plato’s philosophy, from the nature of justice to the immortality of the soul.

Why did Dante call his epic poem a comedy? Philosopher Giorgio Agamben reveals hidden cultural and theological meaning in the title.

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s most memorable quotes and what they say about life, suffering, art, and the courage to be bold.

Canada adopted the current version of its flag in 1965 to remove references to its history as a British colony and promote Canadian national identity.

If you're into living heritage, walkable towns, and vibrant culture, these historic college towns in America should be at the top of your must-visit list.

These are the most famous historic attractions in Italy and their enlightening backstories.

Latin for “Great Charter,” the Magna Carta was a key document forced upon King John of England in 1215 ruling the monarchy subject to, rather than above, the law.

The Mennonites and Amish share the same origin, but soon, seemingly small differences resulted in a split into these two distinct groups.

Many Christians assume Jesus spoke Hebrew. Hebrew, however, was not a commonly spoken language at that time, so what language did Jesus speak?

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?

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

In 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster emptied towns surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Today, the scene is different.