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Kaldi And The Dancing Goats: How One Boy “Discovered” Coffee

Kaldi And The Dancing Goats: How One Boy “Discovered” Coffee

While some may think of Italy as the epicenter of the world’s coffee addiction, the world's most popular drug actually has roots in Ethiopia.
After Two Years of Edward Snowden Revelations, What Have We Learned About NSA Spying?

After Two Years of Edward Snowden Revelations, What Have We Learned About NSA Spying?

The intelligence that the Snowden leaks have revealed can be overwhelming. We help you make sense of it in all its terror.
Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

Why Sintra, Portugal Might Be Earth’s Greatest Hidden Gem Among Historic Cities

From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.
44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.
7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Unfortunately for Edwin Starr, war is good for a lot of things. Ever had green beans from a can? You can thank Napoleon for that.
The Stained Legacy Of Lee Kuan Yew

The Stained Legacy Of Lee Kuan Yew

While Lee Kuan Yew ushered in an era of wealth for Singapore, it came it a high cost. Open markets do not equal open societies.
Slipping Glimpser: Willem de Kooning’s Sublime Take On What It Means To Be An Artist

Slipping Glimpser: Willem de Kooning’s Sublime Take On What It Means To Be An Artist

After genocide and protracted conflicts, artists like Willem de Kooning posited that we had to deconstruct our present and past to uncover truth.
The Crazy And Charming Theory Of Love In Plato’s “Symposium”

The Crazy And Charming Theory Of Love In Plato’s “Symposium”

Taking place thousands of years ago, Aristophanes' theory on love is more sophisticated and progressive than a lot of modern politicians.
The Most Stunning Roman Ruins Outside Of Italy

The Most Stunning Roman Ruins Outside Of Italy

If you're looking for Roman ruins but aren't a fan of tomato-based dishes, good news: you don't have to go to Italy to see them.
Gone With Youth: Ernest Hemingway’s Journalism

Gone With Youth: Ernest Hemingway’s Journalism

Before the novels and the Nobel Prize, Hemingway was a journalist. We tell that story here.
21 Wrenching Ernest Hemingway Quotes On Life And War

21 Wrenching Ernest Hemingway Quotes On Life And War

He revolutionized the American novel, bringing critical yet concise views on life. These 21 Ernest Hemingway quotes cut right to his essence.