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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsWhy did Romans forgo social norms each December to partake in eccentric games, drinking, gambling, and costume parties? Welcome to the celebration of Saturnalia.
A symbol of the grandeur of Rome, the Colosseum was built with many architectural considerations.
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HISTORY
View All PostsThe Zionist movement in the 19th and 20th centuries was a robust political force drawing support from across the political spectrum.
When Hannibal laid siege to the city of Saguntum, his actions unleashed the Second Punic War, leading to a massive clash between Carthage and Rome.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsOne of the most famous Stoic philosophers and the emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, was known for giving the utmost importance to his morning routine.
What if the most profound encounter with a truly alien intelligence isn’t light-years away, but lurking beneath the waves of our oceans and seas?
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsDefeats in warfare and looting may not seem to be the ideal artistic foundations. However, the Byzantine Empire’s decline provided the bedrock for the Renaissance.
A product of Byzantine art and the early Renaissance in Italy, the polyptych made a significant impact on religious art.
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsUncover the uniqueness of Manueline architecture's stunning nautical carvings and find the best places in Portugal and beyond to see this fascinating style.
Italian food is more than just recipes. Learn how these 12 iconic dishes helped shape Italy’s national story through centuries of conflict and change.

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View All PostsThe Book of Ezra tells the story of the return of the Jews from exile and the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem under challenging circumstances.
The Book of Job, likely the oldest book in the Bible, addresses the age-old question: "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
Stories
View All PostsDiscover the life, legend, and literature of one of the Romantic era's greatest authors, Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.
Widely referred to as the queen of textiles in the ancient world, silk helped to transform ancient China in myriad ways.




























