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How Rome Ruled Its Vast Empire’s Population Through Provinces

As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.

Here Are The 10 Largest Cities of the Silk Road

The Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.

5 Lost Cities of Ancient Egypt Rediscovered

Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.

ANCIENT HISTORY

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How Livy Turned Rome’s Past Into the Epic History We Still Read Today
5 hours ago • Jessica Suess
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What Life Was Really Like During the Neolithic Period
9 hours ago • Greg Beyer
How Rome Ruled Its Vast Empire’s Population Through Provinces

As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.

5 Lost Cities of Ancient Egypt Rediscovered

Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.

How Ancient Greece Really Ended and Why Its Story Didn’t Stop There

Once celebrated as one of the world’s most sophisticated civilizations, what happened to classical Greece, and how exactly did it disappear?

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How the Reforms of Charlemagne Birthed the Carolingian Renaissance
4 hours ago • Robert De Graaff
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How the Eastern Roman Empire Fell 1,000 Years After the Fall of Rome
8 hours ago • Robert De Graaff
Here Are The 10 Largest Cities of the Silk Road

The Silk Road’s 10 largest cities in focus: locations, peak eras, and why these hubs drove commerce from Asia to Europe.

The Rise and Fall of the Latin Empire of Constantinople

Following the Fourth Crusade, the Crusaders partitioned the Byzantine Empire and established their own states. The most important was the Latin Empire in Constantinople.

Osman I, the Legendary Founder of the Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire is legendary, but the story of its founder, Osman I, is as mysterious as it is compelling.

 
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PHILOSOPHY

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Why Giorgio Agamben Called Dante’s Divine Comedy as the West’s “Secret Thought”
2 hours ago • Luke Dunne
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The Theory That Says Your Beliefs Aren’t Real
4 days ago • Vanja Subotic
What Do the 12 Jungian Archetypes Reveal About You?

Find out how Jungian archetypes influence your life, help you gain insight into your inner self, and help you achieve personal growth!

How German Philosophy Inspired Classical Music

From Ludwig van Beethoven to Richard Wagner, many 19th-century composers were inspired by German philosophical movements, including Romanticism, Idealism, pessimism, and nihilism.

The Mother Archetype in Carl Jung’s Theory

Jung’s Mother Archetype demonstrates the way in which care and authority influence our development.

ART & ARTISTS

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Richard Wagner’s Profound Influence on 19th-Century Art
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How Baudelaire Rewired English Poetry
Top 10 Sculptures of All Time

Here are the top 10 sculptures of all time that you need to know if you love art.

7 Important Baroque Paintings You Should Know

Baroque paintings made clear: seven masterpieces with quick notes on why they matter and what to look for, from Caravaggio to Vermeer.

The Short But Magical Life of John Keats

Poet John Keats, in his short life, wrote some of the most beloved poems in the English language.

TRAVEL & CULTURE

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Why Ottawa Became the Capital of Canada Instead of Toronto or Montreal
a day ago • Stewart Cattroll
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Why Did Newfoundland Join Canada?
8 days ago • Stewart Cattroll
10 Off the Beaten Path Historic Towns in Italy

Believe it or not, there are still plenty of historical discoveries to be made in Italy—one of the most visited countries on earth.

What Are the 3 Largest Countries in Africa?

Africa is a continent with 54 countries, but which one is the largest?

9 Historical Places to Visit in Hertfordshire

The English county of Hertfordshire boasts Roman ruins, a Jacobean mansion, and several historic sites that reveal its rich British heritage.

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Why Do So Many Christians Believe in the Rapture?
a day ago • Eben De Jager
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How Did the Canon of the New Testament Take the Shape It Has Today?
2 days ago • Eben De Jager
4 Parables Taught by Jesus That Everyone Should Know

Whether you’re a Christian or not, there are some truths to be discovered behind some of the teachings and parables of Jesus.

Where Did the Bible Come From?

The Bible is undoubtedly one of the most popular books of all time, but its origin story and roots are shrouded in mystery.

How Does Islam Tell the Story of Adam and Eve?

In Islam, Adam and Eve were created in Paradise. But after eating the forbidden fruit, God sent them to earth.

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The British Invasion, how UK Bands Rocked America in the 1960s
7 days ago • Matt Whittaker
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Who Was Mata Hari? Life, Spy Allegations, and Legacy
20 days ago • Erin Wright
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.

A Generation Later, What Does Chernobyl Look Like Today?

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

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.

Dr Kara Cooney, Professor of Egyptian Art and ArchitectureEgypt During the Bronze Age Collapse, an Interview With Dr Kara Cooney
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