History And Society

Ancient World

9 Of The World's Greatest Ancient Roman Cities

During the Roman golden age, the Roman Empire stretched across most of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East leaving their mark along the way.

Philosophy

The Descartes Dilemma

René Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician alive during the 17th century. He is well-known for Cartesian dualism and the mind-body problem.

Philosophy

Ancient Greek Philosophers Lessons For A Life Without Regret

If you have a list of regrets longer than your weekly grocery list, here are a few Ancient Greek philosophers with lessons for a life without regret.

Middle Ages

11 of the Most Beautiful Medieval Cities

Get enchanted in the one-of-a-kind world of fairy tales alongside the best art and culture of the ages in museums and modern-day sights.

Prehistoric Age

9 Of The Most Dangerous Extinct Animals To Have Roamed The Earth

From the lens of a modern human, perhaps it was a blessing in disguise that these nine dangerous creatures that roamed the earth are now extinct.

History

History's 9 Worst Leaders

There is a large number of kings, dictators, and even democratically elected heads of state that have led their nations into absolute ruin due to their greed.

US History

What Really Started The American Civil War

The American Civil War remains the most destructive conflict in the history of the United States. For 4 years ending in1865, more than 640,000 Americans died.

Ancient World

The Dawn of the Roman Navy

The Roman Empire and its conquests can be directly attributed to its stellar army. Its legions were the best fighting force of the Ancient World in 476 AD.  

Ancient World

The Elite Special Forces of Ancient Rome

Much like modern militaries, the famed Roman Empire had its own version of special forces as well, the Praetorian Guard.

Ancient World

The Barbarian Successor Kingdoms Of The Roman Empire

After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE, kingdoms and chiefdoms were formed by the barbarian tribes that had settled into Roman territory.

World Wars

Operation Sea Lion

Investigating these unrealized plans is still worthwhile since it provides nuances about World War II itself and sheds light on Adolf Hitler's worldview.

Philosophy

Stoic Wisdom: Stop Doing These 7 Things

While there is a lot you can do to change, sometimes the best change comes from not doing. Here are seven things the great stoics advised against.

History

Brutal Dictators You Have Never Heard Of

Learning about these ruthless dictators is important to honor the countless victims of their brutal regimes and take lessons from history.

World Wars

Battle of Britain

Tthe Battle of Britain commenced in June 1940 with the German air force (the Luftwaffe) beginning to bomb the British Isles.

Ancient World

11 Most Incredible Ancient Artifcats

Some findings are so important that if they were left unfound to this day, we would know almost nothing about key chapters of the human story. 

World Wars

The Fall of France

The Battle of France was a strategic catastrophe for the Allies. Ending on June 25, 1940, it now meant they had no foothold on the European continent.

Ancient World

These Ancient Archaeological Finds Changed History

In a world where fabled empires rise and fall and bequeath us with only fragments and snippets, archaeological discoveries are of immense value.

Politics

US Presidents Who Were Democrats

A list of Presidents of the United States who have represented the Democratic party.

World Wars

Battle Of Dunkirk

Once the invasion began, the Wehrmacht raced to the English Channel to cut off the Allies, and by late May 1940, English and French soldiers were surrounded at the beaches in Dunkirk.

World Wars

The Breaking of the Maginot Line

The Maginot Line, a series of fortifications, weapon installations, and obstacles to prevent German invasion failed and contributed to France's rapid fall.

Ancient World

The Lost Golden City Of Aten

The city was established during the reign of Amenhotep III, between roughly 1391 and 1353 B.C — Experts say Aten is the largest such city ever found.

Ancient World

Exploring The Great Pyramid Void

Fresh details have emerged concerning a void in the Great Pyramid that scientists have been exploring and first discovered in 2017.

History

12 Greatest Archeological Discoveries Ever

The age, scale, sophistication behind these rediscovered megaliths, cities, writings, and projects would put 21st century minds and machines to the task.

World Wars

The Blitzkrieg In The Low Countries

The invasion of the Low Countries allowed Germany to mostly bypass the Maginot Line, thereby making an attack on France easier. 

World Wars

Blitzkrieg Military Tactic

The idea of Blitzkrieg can be traced back to the writings of German generals and marshals like Carl V Clausewitz, Helmuth V Moltke, and Alfred V Schlieffen.

History

Discoveries That Could Change History

Fortunately, our obsession with history has unearthed quite a number of dazzling discoveries. Here, we reveal seven discoveries that could change history.

Philosophy

Philosophers of Stoicism You Should Know

Since its founding, there have been many stoics throughout history. Here are a few people who had a great impact on the philosophy.

Ancient World

The Elite Special Forces Of Ancient Greece

The elite special forces of Ancient Greece were the finest warriors from the city-state who joined solely by invitation and paired according to a regimental tradition.

Ancient World

9 Archaeological Finds Scientists Still Can't Explain

As curious creatures, humans continue to shine the spotlight on these archaeological finds that scientists still can’t explain.

Ancient World

9 Unsolved Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

Even though thousands of passionate intellectuals have dedicated their lives to studying Ancient Egypt, it remains shrouded in mystery.

History

13 Things Found Frozen In Europe's Mountain Ice

Explore the various artifacts and species that have been frozen and thus have withstood the test of time. Ranging from tools to humans there is much to learn.

US History

7 Unsolved Mysteries of American History

The United States has birthed countless mysteries that not only captivate the imagination of the American public but the world's as well.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a paramount concept in economics, often used as a critical indicator of a country's economic health and standard of living.

Ancient World

7 Mummy Discoveries That Scared Archaelogists

While it is believed that mummification started with the Chicharron culture of South America in southern Peru, the oldest mummies found do lie Egypt.

World Wars

German Invasion of Norway and Denmark

Germany invaded Denmark and Norway on April 9, 1940. Known as Operation Weserübung, the invasion occurred for two reasons.

Ancient World

Sparta, The Only Greek City With No Defensive Walls

Despite its rich warrior culture and constant wars with its neighbors, it surprises many people to discover that Sparta lacked any kind of defensive walls. 

Philosophy

5 Philosophical Answers to the Meaning of Life

These five different philosophical answers and approaches to the question of the meaning of life showcase the vast diversity of human thought.

Ancient World

The March Of The 10,000 Greek Hoplites

Historians still argue over the accuracy of the authenticity of the story. While some details are a bit unclear, it is likely based on true events.

Philosophy

5 Women In Philosophy You Should Know

These women philosophers may not have been as celebrated during their time as they deserved, but their ideas provided important groundwork for the discipline.

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