"Following the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. From the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to druids who, contrary to popular opinion, definitely did not worship at Stonehenge, get to know the real Celts. In The Celtic World, discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once...

All of the tradeoffs in competing economic systems—capitalism, socialism, and communism—are controversial. These systems and ideologies have undeniably shaped the way people view both the world today and modern history. But where does capitalism begin and socialism end? In short, it's about choice and compromise. Understanding and endeavoring to solve these perpetual dilemmas is the job of comparative economics. By looking at the many

...

Creatures like vampires, werewolves, and zombies have become modern pop culture mainstays, but their origins are much older and more interesting than their current iterations would suggest.

Explore a wide array of subjects and experiences that fall under the umbrella of the occult and stretch from the ancient world to the 21st century.

Meet the best-known and most influential occultist of the 20th century, Aleister Crowley, the self-proclaimed Great Beast 666.

Dive into the seedier side of the occult with a look at the superstitions, symbolism, and nefarious deeds that have helped stigmatize occult practices over the centuries.

Take a closer look at the 18th century and see how the decline of religious conviction contributed to the rise of occult scholarship and organizations.

As you examine numerous cultures and practices from around the ancient world, consider practices like human sacrifice, effigies, magic spells, divination, and thaumaturgy.

Trace the origins of Satan as far back as the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia and consider the modern manifestations of the devil in figures like Anton LeVay.

Here, consider the occult concepts and symbolism embedded in common religious practices across different traditions, including the Christmas tree and a Native American Ghost Dance.