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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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Demetrius “the Besieger” and the Epic Scramble for Alexander’s Empire

Demetrius Poliorcetes (the Besieger) was one of the Macedonian successors of Alexander the Great who battled for power after his death.

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The Hidden Human Histories Buried in the Grand Canyon

Ancient artifacts, Native traditions, conspiracy theories, and survival shelters—the Grand Canyon holds so many stories beneath its rim.

a day ago • Emily Snow
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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When Was Homer’s Iliad Written? Unraveling the Controversy

Was Homer’s Iliad written in the Dark Ages or in the Archaic Era? Is it even possible to determine the age of the story of the Trojan War?

4 hours agoCaleb Howells
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How Did the Aztec Empire Rise and Fall in Mesoamerica?

The Aztec Empire existed between 1325 and 1521 and used a mix of military might and diplomatic deliberations to expand.

10 hours agoMike Cohen
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.

6 days agoGiorgi Vachnadze
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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.

10 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 the Renaissance Sparked a Religious Revolution in Europe

The Renaissance brought a Western European intellectual shift, emphasizing humanist values like education, individualism, and objectivity, profoundly impacting politics, art, and religion.

a day agoKayla Johnson
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Classical Sculpture Techniques and Their Surprising Influence on Modernism

The Classical world left a legacy of techniques, forms, and materials that would be used as inspiration by artists of the Modern period.

a day agoKayla Johnson
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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A Journey Through Greece’s Byzantine & Venetian Heritage in Monemvasia

Monemvasia is a castle town on the southeastern coast of Greece. Its strategic location made it an invaluable port for the Byzantine and Venetian empires.

a day agoCait Kontalis
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Neolithic Wonders Along the Scottish Coastline

Scotland’s windswept coast hides some of Europe’s oldest secrets: stone villages, burial chambers, and eerie circles that still hold stories from 5,000 years ago.

13 days agoLaura Pattara
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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What Is the Great Commission? The Final Words of Jesus

The Great Commission is a term that is often used by followers of Christianity today, yet very few stop to consider what it is really all about.

6 hours agoEljoh Hartzer
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6 Key Themes For Understanding Confucianism

Confucianism includes elements of religion and philosophy and amounts to a comprehensive guide to living. Here are its main themes.

a day agoAbygail Irving
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.

15 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.