Harrisville Institute for Cultural Learning

08/08/2023

These are the 20 Books to Read Before You Die!

08/08/2023

Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin and ambassador of England in Constantinople, stole ancient sculptures from the Parthenon.

08/07/2023

The Battle of Thermopylae and the fight of 300 Spartans under the leadership of king Leonidas, is a magnificent moment in Greek history.

08/05/2023

Aesop's Fables are some of the most famous stories with moral lessons in history, and many of the tales are used to guide children.

07/30/2023

When you think about Italy and ruins, your mind's eye automatically brings up scenes of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.

07/30/2023

The mythological Norse god Thor hails from the celestial city of Asgard, and according to revolutionary research published in the scientific journal, Nature, he's not the only Asgardian. This new research suggests that we humans — along with eagles, starfish, daisies, and every complex organism on...

07/30/2023

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07/27/2023

Researchers have decoded more than half of the characters in the so-called Kushan script by comparing them with inscriptions in a known ancient language called Bactrian

07/26/2023

There are many things that make Mackinac Island special. The 125-year old ban on automobiles may be at the top of the list.

07/26/2023

An ancient marble bust has been recovered from the depths of Italy's Lake. It is linked to a ship commissioned by Roman Emperor Caligula.

07/25/2023

A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta