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Winter Words with Tara Roberts - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Winter Words with Tara Roberts - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

National Geographic explorer Tara Roberts shares the powerful story behind Written in the Waters. Discover how documenting slave shipwrecks is shifting the narrative of the Middle Passage from trauma to agency, humanizing history through a journey of global healing.

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Princeton Prof: "I Saw God At 16" The Evidence For Life After Death!

Princeton Prof: "I Saw God At 16" The Evidence For Life After Death!

Is consciousness fundamental to the universe? Princeton scholar Dale Allison challenges the materialist worldview, citing empirical data from near-death experiences. The evidence suggests a reality shift as radical as realizing the Earth revolves around the sun.

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Immigration, Trump & the New Pope.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Immigration, Trump & the New Pope.

After 17 years as the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan is stepping down. In this candid exit interview, he reflects on his legacy, the election of the new Pope, navigating political landscapes involving Trump, and the imperative to combat anti-Semitism.

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Explaining 20th Century East Europe

Explaining 20th Century East Europe

Eastern Europe's history between 1900 and 2000 wasn't just war; it was a civilizational catastrophe rivaling the Fall of Rome. We analyze the systematic dismantling of a cultural sphere where feudalism collided with industrialization, leading to deep moral failure.

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Explaining East Europe's Age of Empires

Explaining East Europe's Age of Empires

Before the 20th century's violence, Eastern Europe flourished as a Golden Age of Empires. Discover how the Austrian, Russian, Prussian, and Ottoman dynasties fostered progress and multicultural tolerance before the rise of the nation-state ultimately reshaped the modern geopolitical map.

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Explaining Medieval Eastern Europe

Explaining Medieval Eastern Europe

Far from a gray backdrop, Medieval Eastern Europe was a "Wild East" saga of migrating tribes and emerging empires. This article explores the ethnogenesis of the region—from Slavs to Vikings—and how this fierce history of survival shaped the modern geopolitical landscape.

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This is Who Jesus Really Was | Princeton Historian Explains

This is Who Jesus Really Was | Princeton Historian Explains

Did Jesus actually claim to be God? Was he wrong about the end of the world? A Princeton historian peels back layers of tradition to reveal the enigmatic Jewish prophet behind the Christ of faith, exploring the messy contradictions of ancient texts.

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Explaining the Decline of Islam.

Explaining the Decline of Islam.

Often overshadowed by Rome or WWII, the decline of medieval Islam is a profound oversight. This era serves as a "twisted mirror" to the West—shifting from a scientifically advanced powerhouse to a fossilized structure. Unpacking this history is essential.

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Great Books #1:  Secrets of the Universe

Great Books #1: Secrets of the Universe

Modern education focuses on the material, yet often fails to explain consciousness. By exploring the insights of Kant and Plato through the "Great Books," we uncover a hidden history of reality. Discover why the universe is not dead matter, but a living entity we shape through love.

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The Life of Jesus

The Life of Jesus

The life of Jesus Christ represents the most studied biography in human history. His revolutionary teachings on love, compassion, and social change transcend religious boundaries, offering profound insights into leadership that remain remarkably relevant today.

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