What does it mean to have a "world view?" How does "thinking about the meaning of life" translate into "living life?" Who are the world's great thinkers? Is Aristotle still relevant? This Collection features philosophy-related stories.
The Catholic Church tries to repress scientific ideas which go against Church dogma; the Illuminati, a secret group, allegedly forms to promote scient...
The tomb of Philip II reveals artifacts that show what life is like in the time of Alexander the Great.
Often royalty are the only people who can afford illuminated manuscripts.
The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.
Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.
Saladin, a powerful Muslim leader, believes God has called on him to free Palestine.
Miniatures illustrate every day life as well as religious life.
Although they did not initially understand the cultural of the people they were serving, Albert and Helen Schweitzer learned about the ways of the loc...
Even with England's help, the Huguenots cannot retain control of La Rochelle and give up after 14 months.
Each country develops its own unique holiday gift-giver; Dutch settlers in America share their Sinterklaas that non-Dutch speakers mispronounce as San...
Michelangelo paints one of the world's most famous works of art on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It has recently been restored.
On June 6, 1099, the First Crusaders reach Jerusalem and battle the Muslims; many die, including about 40,000 Muslims and Jews.
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