Emperor Valens, eager to secure a swift victory in the Battle of Adrianople, underestimated the strength and tactics of the ...

Small entities might once again need to relearn how to hedge between great powers. One forgotten highborn woman from history provides some ancient realist lessons.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues exploring the history of Rome with a focus on Augustus and his successors in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, the series ...

Discover the beauty of Turkey with these luxury tours. Explore the captivating landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich ...

In his newly released memoir, Hope, the story of the world that made Jorge Mario Bergoglio — and, by extension, the world ...

In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

On the Conquest of Constantinople is one of the most important historical sources on the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of ...

The shocking story of Metropolitan Ioannis of Korça - He was the first bishop ordained by Archbishop Anastasios, became his ...

National Croissant Day is celebrated every January 30 and several restaurants and bakeries have promotions to celebrate with their customers ...

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining is setting tongues wagging as much as it once did in London. “I love Abramovich so much,” enthuses Omer Ataysin, an ...

A long life well spent doing what we love is more than most of us can hope to get anywhere near. Otto Schenk, who died a few weeks ago aged 94, took that trophy; his career as a director (and ...

As the doge’s role became largely symbolic, real power shifted to the Council of Ten, the Great Council, and the Senate ... the Carolingians, the Holy Roman Empire, the Ottomans, France, and Spain. An ...