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Why Plato Considered the Poet Sappho the Tenth Muse

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We have just a fraction of Sappho's works, but what we have reveal her personal voice in Greek lyric poetry. Just who was this woman that so inspired even Plato?

The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)

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Back in 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the world to the six founding members of the X-Men, comprised of Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Roughly twelve years later, the popularity surrounding the superhero team had grown exponentially. This led Lee and Kirby to introduce twelve new mutants to the franchise, […] The post The Most Powerful X-Men Of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.

Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World

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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?

The Greatest Avengers of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath)

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From the Human Torch to Captain America, find out who made our list of the 50 most iconic Avengers of all time, ranked. The post The Greatest Avengers of All-Time (Ranked By Goliath) appeared first on Goliath.

One Cute Character: The Hello Kitty Quiz

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She's dominated pop culture for decades, but how much do you really know about the cutest anime character around? Take our purrfect quiz to find out!

Was the Grinch Based on Dr. Seuss?

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Was Dr. Seuss one and the same with the Grinch, the famous green character whose heart was two sizes too small?

Top 20 Satire Movies of All Time (ranked by Goliath)

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Satires are a staple of the film industry, providing powerful social commentary when done well. The best satire movies use this technique subtly and don't hit you over the head with it, but still find ways to make their point. Satires take a familiar story or genre and make fun of it through imitation, often […] The post Goliath's Top 20 Satire Films Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

How Willie Mays Became the Catalyst for "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

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Generations have grown up watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' But what does baseball legend Willie Mays have to do with this beloved animated special?

7 Reasons Bruce Lee Continues to Kick Butt

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There's a whole lot more to Bruce Lee than just an unusual death and kung fu magic. Here are seven things to know.

The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout

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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.

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