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The Battle of Adrianople, also known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis, holds immense historical significance due to its role in ...

Ancient Greek Tyrant Agathocles of Syracuse led a daring invasion of Africa, shaping Sicily’s history and influencing ...

Rome is paying its last tribute to legendary designer Valentino, who made of his high-glamour gowns and trademark shade of ...

As per your request for articles with practical applications of ancient knowledge in our modern lives, each Wednesday, we will be releasing our new "Ancient Wisdom" series. In this series, we will ...

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The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and cemeteries in, under, and around the city. Remains of a sprawling ...