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

These seven military commanders were not only effective battlefield leaders but their victories changed world history forever.

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.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

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

Even in the ancient period, some empires could deploy large armies of hundreds of thousands of men to defeat and destroy their enemies.

The moment Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his troops in 49 BCE, the Roman Republic was dead. But the Republic was already on the road to self-destruction.

These seven military commanders were not only effective battlefield leaders but their victories changed world history forever.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Though scores of people have claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus, fewer were able to establish followings that survived their deaths.

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.

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.