Who was Byzas, the legendary Greek founder of the city of Byzantium? This article examines where he was from, what he did, ...

Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on how the Slavs came to the Balkans. Previously we talked about the origin of the Slavic peoples ...

Framed and mounted on a castle wall are the faded and tattered remains of the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan. Legends tell of ...

Helped by the Roman road network ... philosopher and astronomer born in Egypt, then part of the Byzantine empire. She’s credited with inventing the astrolabe – a brass instrument used to ...

Another bout of strong Santa Ana winds will bring renewed wildfire concerns to several parts of inland Southern California this week, including the San Gorgonio Pass just west of the Coachella Valley.

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Hugh by emailing [email protected] President Trump's State Department has enacted a "one flag policy," banning U.S. embassies and overseas ...

The U.S. State Department has adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that effectively blocks U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, a report said ...

The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the state of Utah are currently at Full Staff. Jan. 15, 2025 – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an order for the flags of the United States ...

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Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

After Monday's presidential inauguration, flags fly back at half-staff in Texas. According to a press release from the White House, flags were ordered to be flown at full-staff at the White House ...