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Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?
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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.
How Sudoku Works
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Sudoku is a popular logic-based game of numbers. Learn sudoku strategies, see a puzzle solved and find out about the origins and controversies of sudoku.
Can You Identify the Most Famous Italian Paintings in History?
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How well do you know your Italian Renaissance artists? You don't have to be able to spell the last names of these Old Masters, but if you're going to score big, you'll have to know that Michelangelo and Raphael aren't just ninja turtles.
Agatha Christie Quiz
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She's the best-selling mystery writer of all time. How much do you know about Agatha Christie? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of her life and legacy.
Can You Name All 50 Famous Paintings In This Quiz?
Do you remember art history from school? Are you the type of person who loves to spend all day at museums? If so, this is the quiz for you! Test your knowledge and see if you can identify all 50 famous paintings.
From Gaia to Medusa: The Greek Mythology Quiz
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The Greek myths are thousands of years old, yet they have incredible influence over Western thought and literature. Take a shot at going 30 for 30 on this quiz if you're familiar with these fantastic stories.
¿Puedes identificar todas estas telenovelas emblemáticas a partir de una imagen?
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¿Crees que tienes lo necesario para reconocer estas telenovelas emblemáticas? ¡Coge algunos pañuelos y acurrúcate para la prueba más dramática de la historia! Y recuerda, si no puedes manejar el drama, ¡mejor cambia de canal!
The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget
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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.
How Well Do You Know Ancient Greek History?
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How we think, how we govern, even how we write, all goes back to Ancient Greece. So how well do you know Hellas? Take our quiz to see if you know as much as Aristotle, or as little as Socrates!
Can You Guess the Origins of These Words?
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If we give you a clue, will you be able to follow the piece of yarn back to the Minotaur in the labyrinth? Take this quiz to follow the meanings of English words back to their strange and mythical origins!