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The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Cartimandua was the Celtic queen of the Brigantes tribe in the 1st century CE, but unlike her famous contemporary Boudica, she supported the Romans.

From ancient ruins to towering monuments, the Seven Wonders of the World represent humanity's greatest architectural achievements.

Cartimandua was the Celtic queen of the Brigantes tribe in the 1st century CE, but unlike her famous contemporary Boudica, she supported the Romans.

The Romans built superb but different roads that still endure today. This plunge into the Roman road network illustrates the four types that held the Empire together.

From bronze to iron, to bone and leather, the soldiers of the ancient world were clad in a large variety of interesting types of armor.

The Teutonic Order, a religious military group, played a key role in the medieval expansion and Christianization of Eastern Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Uther Pendragon is an important figure in the legends of King Arthur. What is his role in these legends, and might he have been a historical figure?

Sir Percival is a famous character from the Arthurian legends closely associated with the Holy Grail. Was the virtuous knight a real historical figure?

Nietzsche’s most important idea, from his most important work, rests on the idea of ‘sounding brass.’ No one knows for sure what it means.

Hobbes teaches us to seek truth, beware of manipulation, understand human nature, value science, and approach language cautiously.

Dewey's philosophy enables us to acquire knowledge through action, grow from lived experiences, and construct a more democratic world.

Flying in the face of international perceptions of poverty, some parts of Africa are extremely wealthy!

From the ruins of Troy to the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia, Türkiye’s legendary historical sites recount the stories that shaped civilizations.

Less-popular Dutch cities like Breda or Groningen can provide a more authentic experience for those who wish to look beyond the glossy facade of Amsterdam.

Some depictions of Moses in western art show him with horns. Why?

Babylon destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in 587 or 586 BCE and pillaged much of its sacred furniture. But what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

When reading a book, one expects to find the protagonist present… Why does God appear absent from the Book of Esther in the Bible?

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.

The tragedy of the whaleship Essex left horrifying scars on the minds and bodies of the men who survived but helped weave a tale that would be immortalized in literature.