The First Punic War marked Rome’s brutal entry into overseas conquest and began a century-long rivalry with Carthage that would shape the ancient Mediterranean. This video breaks down the causes, ...

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Belisarius led Rome’s armies through fire and ruin to reclaim a fallen empire. His brilliance nearly restored what others had lost forever.

A public building, workshops, residences and thermal baths are among discoveries recently unearthed at ancient Philippi in Greece.

Gladiator dropped in 2000 — that’s over two decades ago. Ridley Scott directed the film, and Russell Crowe went full beast ...

The Anglican Communion is exploring diluting the Archbishop of Canterbury's role as its central symbolic leader, in an ...

They make their annual appearance at the start of July, often marked with a grand ‘opening’ parade.

Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. Known for its Gothic spires, Baroque architecture and vibrant ...

1986: Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway runs 10,000m in world record 30:13.74. 1991: Labour MP Terry Fields is sentenced to 60 days in prison for refusing to pay his poll tax. On the same day, a Nigeria ...

Zeno was the Byzantine Emperor who witnessed the end of the Western Roman Empire. He is known for being buried alive by his ...

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Hidden in a quiet Italian town is one of the world's most unique art schools – and a rewarding destination for curious ...