A collection of great stories that teach, inform, and inspire millions of readers.

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

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

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

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

The ancient city of Cahokia was one of North America’s largest cities until its abandonment and the vanishing of its people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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