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Discover the life and legacy of Lycurgus, Sparta's legendary lawgiver, whose reforms forged a society of equality and military discipline.

Housed in an ornate former Ottoman palace on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the ...

Both sides must abandon false moral certainties and oversimplified historical narratives if the cycle of violence is to be ...

Established by the god Apollo in Greek mythology to atone for the killing of a python, the Pythian Games were a celebration ...

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Middlebury, Vermont exists at that magical intersection where storybook charm meets authentic New England living – a place where even the most jaded city dweller might find themselves involuntarily ...

The town is surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of Northeast Tennessee, with the Appalachian Trail not far away for serious hikers. Closer to town, Persimmon Ridge Park offers walking trails, ...

Holiday traditions – whether culinary, religious, decorative or musical – help families bond and individuals feel stable and content.