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The 13 Original Colonies: History, Map, and Facts

Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.

Picasso’s 12 Most Famous Works: Iconic Pieces to Know

Picasso’s famous works combined influences taken from Rembrandt van Rijn, Antiquity, African art, and radical modernism.

The Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): Rome vs. Seleucid Empire

The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.

Ancient History

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How Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus Almost Revolutionized the Roman Republic

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are sometimes called martyrs, sometimes instigators of violence. The populist brothers left their mark on the Roman Republic.

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What Was the Significance of Philippi and Colossae in Biblical History?

The two cities of Philippi in Greece and Colossae in Asia Minor (now Turkey) played a key role in Biblical history.

5 hours ago • Ryan Watson
The Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): Rome vs. Seleucid Empire

The short and decisive battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE opened up Asia for the Romans and signaled the decline of the Seleucid Empire.

4 Minor Greek Cities That Changed the World

Ancient Greece was much more than just Athens and Sparta. Greece had hundreds of small city-states, many of which left an important mark on history.

Alexander the Great’s Philosophical Encounters: Aristotle to Diogenes

How did Alexander the Great’s encounters with philosophers shape his beliefs and his mythic legacy?

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How the Roman Aeminium Became Coimbra, One of Portugal’s Oldest Cities

Coimbra, once known as Aeminium by the Romans, is one of the oldest cities in Portugal and home to the first Portuguese university.

2 days agoInês Tito
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The Evolution of the Samurai (From the Kamakura to the Edo Period)

The samurai warrior caste dominated Japan from the Kamakura to the Edo period. Over those centuries, they developed in ways that shaped Japanese history.

3 days agoAlexander Roberts
The 13 Original Colonies: History, Map, and Facts

Initially under British rule, the 13 original colonies emerged as American states in the late eighteenth century, but the journey to independence was not easy.

These 7 United States Presidents Served in WWII

From naval aviators to supreme allied commander, seven US presidents served in World War II. Here’s how the conflict impacted them personally and politically.

What Is “Lebensraum” and Why Did Hitler Promote It?

Lebensraum—or “living space”—was a critical part of Nazi ideology that justified its territorial expansionism through war efforts and racial policy.

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Philosophy

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What Is Structuralism? (Definition & Facts)

Structure is defined as a universal model of ordered elements, a finite set of rules for generating new elements from the previous ones.

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How Did Simone de Beauvoir Redefine Gender?

Simone de Beauvoir redefined gender on existential grounds, challenging biological determinism and shaping the future of feminist theory.

6 days agoMaysara Kamal
17 Logical Fallacies Everyone Should Know

This article examines 17 important logical fallacies in argumentation that everyone should know for better critical thinking.

Who Was Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Übermensch”?

What is the concept of “Übermensch” or “overman” developed by German thinker Friedrich Nietzsche? This article explains the importance of “Übermensch” within Nietzsche’s philosophy.

The Father of Existentialism: Who Was Søren Kierkegaard?

Søren Kierkegaard is among the most distinguished philosophers in history.

Art & Artists

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How Did Geographical Discoveries Shape Johannes Vermeer’s Artworks?

Johannes Vermeer was a renowned Dutch artist during the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by increased geographical knowledge, trade, and prosperity.

a day agoLiana Khapava
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The Passionate (& Controversial) Relationship of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Characterized by intense passion and drama, the love story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera remains one of the most iconic unions in 20th-century Mexico.

a day agoChing Yee Lim
Picasso’s 12 Most Famous Works: Iconic Pieces to Know

Picasso’s famous works combined influences taken from Rembrandt van Rijn, Antiquity, African art, and radical modernism.

7 Works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec You Should Know

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s posters were catalogs of the most famous performers of his time and precursors to the Pop Art movement.

Impressionism Beyond Painting: Sculpture, Literature, Film and More

Impressionists like Edgar Degas experimented with photography and inspired a photographic movement that aimed to convey the same effects as their groundbreaking paintings.

TRAVEL & CULTURE

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Porto for Art Lovers: Galleries, Architecture, and Street Art

Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second largest city in Portugal, and one of the best locations for art lovers.

2 days agoInês Tito
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How Long Would It Take for an Ancient Traveler to See All Seven Wonders?

Retrace the epic journey of an ancient traveler, exploring the lost wonders of the world. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains for us today.

9 days agoElizabeth Lavis
10 Locations from the Odyssey and Their Real-Life Counterparts

From Ithaca to Troy, discover the real places behind The Odyssey, where ancient myths, sun-drenched ruins, and untamed landscapes bring Homer’s epic to life.

10 Oldest Skyscrapers Around the World

Before shimmering glass towers, the world’s first skyscrapers pushed boundaries with stone, steel, and ambition. Here are ten pioneering buildings that shaped city skylines forever.

10 Ancient Cities That You Can Still Visit Today

From Roman grid cities to lost desert fortresses, these 10 ancient sites still stand, offering a rare chance to explore history where it actually happened.

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Everything You Should Know About the Book of Isaiah

Isaiah is the first of the major prophets. The Book of Isaiah deals with the Assyrian and Babylonian exiles and the restoration of the Temple.

21 hours agoEben De Jager
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Who Were King Solomon’s Many Wives and Concubines?

Before he met and traded with the Queen of Sheba, Solomon was already spoken for—about a thousand times over.

What Does the New Testament Say About Slavery?

Slavery is evil, yet some say that the Bible condones it. Is it possible that the New Testament approves of chattel slavery?

5 Fascinating Verses From the Quran About Other Religions

The Quran establishes the foundation of Islam, but key verses in the Quran also provide a unique acknowledgment, respect, and dialogue with other religious traditions.

Fallen Angels in the Book of Enoch: Who Are the Watchers?

The Book of Enoch tells the story of the Watchers, angels who procreated with mortal wives and taught mankind forbidden arts, resulting in their downfall.

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The Ghost Army: Masters of Deception in World War II

During World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.

11 days agoOwen Rust
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What Are the Most Famous Albert Einstein Quotes?

Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.

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.

The Role of Women in Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Women played both traditional and prominent roles in ancient Egyptian society, power structures and religion. We know as much about their lives as men from art, archaeological remains and texts.

The Counterculture Hippie Movement of the 1960s and 1970s

The counterculture movement was the result of a generation that rejected social norms and traditional ways of previous decades.

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British Museum Curator Jill Cook on the Artistic Renaissance of the Ice Age

Jill Cook talks to TheCollector about her latest book "Ice Age Art Now" and the fundamental human need to create art.

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Mary Cassatt at Work: Interview with Curator Alejandra Rojas Silva

Dr. Rojas Silva offers behind-the-scenes insights into North America’s first Mary Cassatt retrospective in 25 years, which opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art on June 21.

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The Secrets of Rome’s Capuchin Crypt: Interview with Pietro Costantini

Discover the secrets of the Capuchins’ crypt below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, with Director Pietro Costantini.