AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardHecate: Goddess of MagicAvatarCurated byTheCollectorHecate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft and ghosts, and her life was filled with unparalleled mystery, drama and secrecy.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardGods of the Norse PantheonAvatarCurated byTheCollectorDiscover the wild and turbulent lives of the Gods of the Norse Pantheon.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardSaints From Around the WorldAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThroughout the ages, some very unlikely people have been held up as models of humanity — some of them have even been made saints.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardNeoclassicism: Celebrating the Ancient WorldAvatarCurated byTheCollectorIn the age of the "Grand Tour," many artists looked back to the classical period for inspiration.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAkhenaten: The Heretic PharaohAvatarCurated byTheCollectorControversial pharaoh Akhenaten promoted his own brand of monotheism over the traditional Egyptian gods.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Sassanian Persian Empire: Rome's NemesisAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThe Sassanid or Sassanian Empire was the last great Persian Empire before the rise of Islam, and a perpetual challenge to Roman hegemony.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAmerican TranscendentalismAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThis extremely important literary movement shows us how to find solace in nature.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardIslamic Philosophers You Should KnowAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThese figures from the golden age of Islam made breakthrough observations in philosophy and the sciences.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardHercules and His Ancient FansAvatarCurated byTheCollectorHercules was the ultimate unbeatable hero in Greek mythology. Many ancient leaders sought to associate themselves with his greatness.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardEthiopian History ExplainedAvatarCurated byTheCollectorEthiopia is one of only two countries in Africa to never be colonized. This ancient country has a long and fascinating history as a major power in the region.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAncient Writing Systems and Their EvolutionAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThe earliest writing systems often started as pictograms designed to keep track of accounts. The evolution of these simple systems would change the world forever.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Philosophy of HappinessAvatarCurated byTheCollectorHow can philosophy point us toward fulfillment?
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Very Best National Parks: Natural WondersAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThese are some of the world's best examples of unspoilt nature.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardMariners From the Ancient World: Pirates, Traders, ExplorersAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThieves, traders, and explorers took to the sea in often perilous conditions in the ancient world.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe "Red Scare" in the USAAvatarCurated byTheCollectorIn response to the rise of Communism in Europe, paranoia about communists spread across the United States.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAnne Boleyn: Henry VIII's Demonized Second WifeAvatarCurated byTheCollectorBefore she was executed, Anne Boleyn was the subject of many hateful rumors. Discover the real Anne Boleyn, here.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Seleucid Empire ExplainedAvatarCurated byTheCollectorOne of the states that formed out of the ashes of Alexander the Great's empire, the Seleucids became a major power in the ancient world.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Vietnam War: Controversial InterventionAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThe Vietnam War is one of the most controversial conflicts the US has ever been involved in. Find out why.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Many Achievements of Constantine the GreatAvatarCurated byTheCollectorConstantine the Great was one of the most important Roman emperors whose policies and choices reshaped not only the Roman Empire but also our world.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAncient Clothing and BeautyAvatarCurated byTheCollectorDiscover what constituted the height of fashion several thousand years ago.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Pre-Raphaelite Art MovementAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThe Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood is world-renowned for its distinctive and instantly recognizable style — flame-haired women, sparkling colors, Arthurian costumes, and wild tangles of countryside painted in microscopic detail.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardWhat is Performance Art?AvatarCurated byTheCollectorPerformance art might be one of the most radical art forms in existence, ranging from extreme endurance tests to acts of political protest.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardAlbert Camus and AbsurdismAvatarCurated byTheCollectorPhilosopher Albert Camus explored the absurd nature of human existence.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardEmperor Nero: A Hated Tyrant?AvatarCurated byTheCollectorOne of the most vilified rulers of the Roman Empire, Nero was as complex character whose faults have lived on in infamy.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardScottish Wars of Independence ExplainedAvatarCurated byTheCollectorStill a contentious issue even today, the Scots
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardJoan of Arc: Tragic HeroineAvatarCurated byTheCollectorWhen the French were on the verge of defeat in the Hundred Years’ War, Joan of Arc arose from obscurity to reinvigorate the French with victory and religious zeal.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardPlanes and Pilots From WWI and WIIAvatarCurated byTheCollectorFairly new aircraft technology developed at lightning speed thanks to two successive world wars.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Russian Revolution and Civil WarAvatarCurated byTheCollectorThe USSR was created via a dramatic revolution and an extremely bloody civil war that took thousands of lives.
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe Conquistadors and Colonialism in Latin AmericaAvatarCurated byTheCollectorHow did the tiny country of Spain take control of this vast area of land?
AvatarTheCollectorStoryboardThe History of Martial ArtsAvatarCurated byTheCollectorFrom swordplay to kung fu, this is the history of martial arts.