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ANCIENT HISTORY
View All PostsHow far back does the history of music actually go, and what were the oldest instruments adopted by humans?
The bloody sport in the Roman arena wasn't really all that different from the showmanship displayed in the WWE ring today.
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HISTORY
View All PostsA well-traveled man, Oglala Lakota Black Elk witnessed some of US history’s most impactful events.
Serving presidencies 24 years apart from one another, the Adams father-son duo is a fascinating historical gem.
PHILOSOPHY
View All PostsWhat if the most profound encounter with a truly alien intelligence isn’t light-years away, but lurking beneath the waves of our oceans and seas?
Epistemology, the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge, is one of the most foundational areas of philosophical inquiry.
ART & ARTISTS
View All PostsDiscover a world of soundscapes filled with world music, from African rhythms to New Age influences, in one of our times’ most prolific composers: Sir Karl Jenkins.
According to some researchers, there is evidence that the medieval Britons avoided using the name “Arthur” after the time of King Arthur. Why?
TRAVEL & CULTURE
View All PostsUncover the uniqueness of Manueline architecture's stunning nautical carvings and find the best places in Portugal and beyond to see this fascinating style.
Italian food is more than just recipes. Learn how these 12 iconic dishes helped shape Italy’s national story through centuries of conflict and change.

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View All PostsThe Book of Job, likely the oldest book in the Bible, addresses the age-old question: "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
Jonathan Edwards is one of America’s most famous historical figures. But his son also left his mark on American history.
Stories
View All PostsWhy did the powers of Europe decide to spend resources and manpower claiming and seizing vast tracts of Africa, the Western Hemisphere, Asia, and the Pacific?
King John of England is one of history’s most memorable and celebrated kings, whose name has entered the realms of myth and legend.




























