Now, archaeologists excavating the site of El Monastil, near Elda in Alicante, have finally pried it loose: a fortified ...
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Why Roman slavery slowly disappeared

Slavery was once the backbone of the Roman economy, making it the largest slave-holding civilization the world had ever ...
Evidence from Jerash shows the Justinian plague reshaped communities, exposing hidden migration patterns and the human impact of pandemic crises. “A plague is upon us” was likely a familiar expression ...
The medieval history professor sat down with Fifteen Minutes to discuss the marvels of archaeology, history, and the Roman ...
A nearly unique Byzantine fortress has been discovered in Spain, one that passed from Visigothic control to Muslim rule.
Istanbul police announced on Tuesday that two Greek tourists who unfurled a “Byzantine flag” at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ...
Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.
By analyzing ancient and modern DNA, scientists are uncovering the genetic origins of the Greek people, shaped over millennia ...
As the Catholic Church expands in Africa and takes on more of a leadership role in the worldwide communion, Pope Leo’s visit ...
This review covers the single-player campaign of Empire of the Ants. For the multiplayer modes (which are much better!), read the multiplayer review. It may be nice to look at, but Empire of the ...
MGM Empire City in Yonkers has withdrawn its application for one of three state gaming licenses up for grabs in the downstate region, saying the economic conditions have changed. In a letter to the ...
Depending on whether or not numerous short-lived usurpers are counted in the total, approximately 82 men served as emperor of Rome. Tiberius, the second emperor, who lived from 42 BCE to 37 CE, was ...