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10 oldest churches in the world
The oldest churches have stood as some of the most awe-inspiring structures in human history, preserving the legacies of ...
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Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor Who Embraced Greek Philosophy
Stoicism is one of ancient Greece's most enduring philosophies. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of its foremost figures.
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Are Trump’s Actions ‘Unprecedented’? Here’s What Seven Historians Say
Here, seven historians tell Rolling Stone how monarchs, elites, and dictators of the past anticipated someone like Trump, the ...
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How Constantine Changed the Destiny of Christianity
According to legend, in the 4th century, Emperor Constantine (also known as Constantine the Great) converted to Christianity after witnessing a miracle. In reality, his decision was more of a ...
From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including ...
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Experts Question the Religious Power of Women in Christianity After Unearthing a ‘Female Monk' Wrapped in Chains
Extreme religious traditions of the 5th century AD held males in higher positions and associated them with asceticism. Open ...
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Mikvehs and monks: Vivid hues link rare Jewish and Christian finds in Judean Desert
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem just concluded their second season of excavations at Hyrcania, where ...
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Philokalia: The Massive Collection of Byzantine Texts Saved by a Greek Monk
With the intention of preserving Byzantine spiritual wisdom, Greek monk Nicodemus devoted his life to writing the massive tome Philokalia.
Woman buried with chains near Jerusalem shows first evidence of female asceticism in Byzantine era
Researchers found the remains of the ascetic individual bound in chains. Small metal plates and a tiny cross were found near the abdomen of the skeleton.