Humans devote much of their time and energy to finding and maintaining happiness. Just as many people today reach for self-help books or go to therapy to feel better, the Stoics of ancient Greece used philosophy as a means of “healing the soul” and achieving eudaimonia – the principle of living according to one’s true nature. But […]
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The Korean turtle ship, or “geobukseon,” is sometimes considered the world’s first ironclad ship. It was a giant wooden ship with iron spikes covering the deck. Now, to call it a true ironclad – that is, to suggest that it was covered in plates of metal – would be an exaggeration. But even so, the
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Sometimes all it takes is a short story, a moving interview, or in this case, a poignant photograph for an individual’s story to become etched into collective memory. Omayra Sánchez is a name that today resonates with both tragedy and resilience. Her and her story not only serve as a powerful testament to the devastating
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The 108-foot bronze statue known as the Colossus of Rhodes was both an ancient wonder and a proud monument. It was a tribute to the god Helios. It was destroyed in an earthquake just five decades after it was built. To see it standing over the harbors of Rhodes as ships sailed beneath it would
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Dogs are known to be man’s best friend. But in the case of Spanish war dogs, they became vicious enemies of the people they hunted. They were bred for size, strength, and even for the taste of human flesh. They were true beasts that the Spanish employed with appalling success against the native peoples of
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Judas Iscariot is infamously known as being the guy who ratted out Jesus and sent him to his death on the cross. He’s so well-known that even people who know nothing about the biblical story still know that anyone who’s a traitor can be called a “Judas.” But if Judas is so notorious, then why
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The quiet town of Cheshire, Connecticut – a tranquil, close-knit community – is one of the last places one would imagine an unthinkable, harrowing tragedy unfolding. The Cheshire murders were a chilling home invasion that took place on a fateful summer night in 2007. It left the nation in shock and mourning. Within the walls
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Throughout history, there exists a fascinating realm full of extraordinary individuals. Many of these individuals are famous for their achievements, status, or wealth. But, for a few, their appearance is enough to catapult them into the limelight. Thomas Wedders is one such man. He was a figure who defied the boundaries of conventional appearance, cementing
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Many of us know all too well what it’s like to love an animal. We’re often willing to go to great lengths to care for our pets. The close bonds that result can be as strong as any. But how far can they be taken? Enter Margaret Howe Lovatt. Lovatt is best known for being
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Today, private companies and individuals send reusable rockets into the stratosphere. The fiery competition of the Space Race is but a distant memory. In the history of space exploration, there are many tales of triumph, courage, and sacrifice. One such story belongs to Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov. He was both a pioneer and a martyr
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