King Arthur left an ancient trail across Britain. Experts say it offers clues about the truth behind the myth
He’s the mythical Celtic warlord who held out against the Anglo Saxon invasion of Britain. His right-hand man was a wizard, ...
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What Are Republics, Anyway? It’s a Good Time to Learn
The 2024 U.S. presidential election was framed as a crucial test for the nation’s political system, with ongoing concerns ...
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Byzantine Empire Did Not Decline Due to Plague, New Study Finds
A new study suggests the Byzantine Empire’s decline wasn’t caused by the Justinian Plague, but may have even experienced a ...
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Decline of the Eastern Roman Empire Was Not Caused by Plagues and Climate Change in 6th Century AD, But Rather Experienced a Population Boom
A recent study published in the journal Klio by researchers Haggai Olshanetsky and Lev Cosijns analyzes the true causes of ...
Good Time To Recall What Exactly Makes A Republic
The establishment of the United States marked the reemergence of the large-scale republican state. In 1787, after the ...
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CPS School Board: The race in the Loop, South Side's 6th District
Provided Share A former elementary school principal, the director of a progressive organization, a long-time activist and the leader of a youth organization are vying to represent the 6th District ...
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The Revolution of Time in the Hellenistic World: How Clock Time Spread in the 3rd Century BCE
At a time when the passage of time was dictated by the movement of the sun and the seasons, the introduction of “clock time” ...
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The Most Incredible Sieges in History
Throughout history, sieges have been a testament to the resilience, strategy, and endurance of both attackers and defenders.