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With war in Ukraine, Europe faces its own destiny
The "Wählt die Ukraine" ("Choose Ukraine") protest on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, illuminated with the Ukrainian ...
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In Rome, speculation resurfaces over a possible papal resignation
A person holds a picture of Pope Francis as faithful attend a Rosary prayer for the health of Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, in St. Peter's Square ...
Skeletons of the Roman Empire Are Found Under a Vienna Soccer Field
Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...
The history of the Easter basket and useful gift ideas for kids
But what you may not know is how this tradition started and where it came from. Rooted in centuries-old customs, Easter ...
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
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Meet Roland The Farter, The ‘Indecent’ Royal Flatulist Who Performed For King Henry II
Each year on Christmas, a jester named Roland would enter the royal court of King Henry II of England and perform a dance ...
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The Transformative and Destructive Power of Christianity
When Christianity became state-sponsored under leaders such as Constantine and Theodosius, governments systematically ...
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Can we speak Greek?
Crusius plundered contemporary travel accounts for information alongside chronicles and histories. He recognised ...
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The Alcoholic Byzantine Emperor Who Ruled the Empire Surprisingly Well
Michael III, the "Alcoholic" Byzantine Emperor, ruled surprisingly well despite his controversial behavior and personal ...
Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a ...
These old Roman buildings could unlock how to build in a warming world
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...