The Roman Empire is held up as one of the greatest western civilizations in history due to the length of its reign (around ...

The Holy Roman Empire 1504, Götz von Berlichingen was the youngest son of a Swabian noble. Inheriting nothing apart from a military education and a suit of armor. He joined the army as a Knight but an ...

How does the tradition of Western political thought evolve from Locke’s idea of state to Marx’s vision of the state withering ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

Engaging with the Taliban on what is required by the international community for them to be formally recognised is perhaps ...

I just hope somebody notices.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg didn’t lose everything, but he lost enough to know the feeling. Though his business empire remains fully intact, Zuckerberg’s outward-facing ...

A preliminary report of investigations done from August to October 2024 in Spain has highlighted the discovery of ancient Roman towers.

Feb. 9 to Feb. 15, is chock full of wars and tragedies as usual, although it has the distinction of marking a unique holiday: Valentine’s Day.

What was Roman Egypt like? In what ways did it differ from when the Greeks had ruled it during the Ptolemaic period?

An rare discovery in northern Luxembourg has given historians a fresh glimpse into the final years of the Western Roman ...

The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ...

Gladiator II explores the allure and dangers of political power, focusing on those who rise from the fringes of society to become central figures in the Roman Empire. Like its Oscar-winning ...