What Stranger Things’ biggest mystery and its D&D connection is really all about

Brenner’s notes explain that the Upside Down is a wormhole connecting Hawkins, Indiana to another dimension. Dustin dubs that ...
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The Ancient Greek Myth That Likely Inspired Jesus’ Virgin Birth

The Greek myth of Danaë and Perseus shaped ancient debates about the virgin birth of Jesus and early Christian identity.
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How the character and traditions of Santa Claus evolved over centuries

This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the ...
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Knossos and the Minoans, the “Labyrinth” myth, Thera’s eruption, and how Mycenaeans took control of Crete

Excavations at Knossos exposed a dazzling Minoan world of palaces, ritual spectacle, and far-reaching sea connections, then a sudden age of disaster. After Thera’s eruption and island-wide turmoil, ...
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Homer’s Odyssey explained - The ancient Greek epic that shaped mythology

Homer’s Odyssey is one of the most influential epics in history, telling the legendary tale of Odysseus’ long journey home.