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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsThe historian Thucydides enhanced his account of the Peloponnesian War with speeches that reveal fascinating details about the war’s most influential figures.
"Civis Romanus sum" were the most powerful words that could be uttered in the Roman Empire, granting an enviable collection of rights and protections.
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HISTORY
View All PostsBefore Germany perfected its infamous Blitzkrieg doctrine, it had a chance to test its effectiveness in the Spanish Civil War.
This is the story of the forgotten 1842 Mexican invasion of Texas. From the capture of San Antonio to the decisive victory at the Battle of Salado Creek.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsYorùbá philosophy is an intellectual tradition whose notions of justice and social responsibility continue to shed light on the contemporary Nigerian socio-political concerns.
Minimalism encourages intentional living by reducing excess, focusing on what truly matters, and finding fulfillment through simplicity and purpose.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsDiscover the roots of ten words that came into the English language from the neighboring group of Celtic languages.
The light and fluid structure of the Running Fence was, in a way, an antithesis to the concrete darkness of the Berlin Wall.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsMore than just places to read, these U.S. libraries are testaments to history, architecture, and the enduring power of knowledge.
The United States has many must-visit small towns for all bookworms, aspiring writers, and lovers of literature alike.

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View All PostsThe story of the ravens feeding Elijah is unique among the examples of food from God in the Bible, yet it follows a familiar pattern.
Ultramarine blue was often more valuable than gold in the Renaissance. Artists used this rare pigment to signify the divinity of the Virgin Mary.
Stories
View All PostsJane Austen drew on her family life, social circle, and extensive education to write her beloved novels that reinvented the narrative of morality.
Discover the life, legend, and literature of one of the Romantic era's greatest authors, Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.




























