Drawing on the famous judgment of Edward Gibbon and the testimony of ancient sources, this detailed historical analysis explores the Roman Empire between 98 and 180 AD, the age of the so-called Five ...

During the Second Punic War, the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal led his forces to numerous victories. But did he really ...

On Feb. 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of ...

Massive migration has been one of the central forces shaping human history. Long before modern borders and passports, people ...

A recent brief survey of young people (under the age of 40) revealed they had no knowledge of the true pioneers of mas. To most, it started with Harts (not ...

Long-term excavation at Sardis continues to reveal its rich past. Collaboration and continuity are key to protecting and understanding the ancient city.

What is a vocation, and how do we find ours? A vocation, as David Brooks suggests, is an irrational factor wherein you hear ...

On 1946, Winston Churchill, in a famous speech in Fulton, Mo., stated that a Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" had "descended ...

In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand ...

Ever wondered why February is the shortest month? Ancient Roman superstitions and Julius Caesar had a lot to do with shaping our modern calendar.

You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength” Recent data shows 84% of adults ...

Remains of dinosaurs, remnants from a Roman farmstead and countless artefacts from past civilisations have been unearthed by archaeologists during the construction of Melton’s new relief road.