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Principles of Confucianism were adopted by successive dynasties and kingdoms in ancient Korea, and the study of classic Confucian texts was an important part of education and entrance examinations for the state administration...

Plato (l. c. 424/423 to 348/347 BCE), the Greek philosopher whose works have significantly shaped Western thought and religion, is said to have initially been a poet and playwright and, even if the primary source of...

Oheka Castle, built by the industrialist Otto Herman Kahn (l. 1867-1934), is one of the best-known luxury hotels of Long Island, NY, USA today. In its time as a private residence, it was the site of the kind of lavish parties which...

Schools are closed in most countries and everyone has to adapt to a new reality of online learning. It is not easy for students, teachers and parents alike. Learning and teaching from home require...

Map depicting the Battle of Brandywine (11 September 1777). History Department of the United States Military Academy, 2010.

A map showing the German advances through Belgium, the Netherlands, and France which isolated the British Expeditionary Force and necessitated the Dunkirk evacuation of May-June 1940. (United States Military Academy...

Troop movements before the First Battle of Saratoga (or the Battle of Freeman's Farm) on 19 September 1777. Map by the History Department of the United States Military Academy.

A depiction of the British assault during the Battle of New Orleans (8 Jan 1815). By the History Dept. of the United States Military Academy.

Troop movements at the Second Battle of Saratoga (or Battle of Bemis Heights), 7 October 1777. Map by the History Department of the United States Military Academy.

A map showing the route that Alexander the Great took to conquer Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Bactria.