Empire
Napoleon's saber sells for 4.66 million euros at auction
Commissioned in 1803, the saber was crafted by nicolas-noël boutet and symbolizes his rise to power.
Turkey's regional ambitions can only be stopped by building a Kurdish nation - opinion
Emperor Marcus Aurelius' bridgehead fortress discovered along the Danube
Genghis Khan's empire treasures rediscovered in Siberian museum storage
Geological evidence links Late Antique Little Ice Age to fall of Roman Empire
Gernon: 'the Late Antique Little Ice Age helped tip the balance when the Eastern Empire was stretched thin'.
The Capacocha rituals: Decoding Inca child sacrifices on volcano summits
Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble families hoping to gain political favor through these rituals.
Cuauhtémoc's tortured legacy: The story of Descending Eagle, the last ruler of the Aztec Empire
Cuauhtémoc organized the defense of Tenochtitlán against Hernán Cortés and his Spanish-Indigenous army.
His father used diplomacy, he conquered the world: How Alexander became the first great general
The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander the Great.
2,940 Münzen und 200 Silberfragmente fern der Grenze des Römischen Reiches in Deutschland gefunden
Experten wissen nicht, wie oder warum der enorme Schatz an diesen Ort gelangt ist, zumal es in der Gegend keine anderen archäologischen Funde gibt.
Just how far did the Roman Empire reach? Newly discovered soldier's tomb supplies key evidence
The tomb is believed to belong to a soldier nicknamed "Flaccus," whose name was deduced from the inscription "FLAC" carved on a bowl found among the funerary objects.
2,940 Roman Coins and 200 Silver Pieces Found Miles from Empire's Frontier in Germany
Experts do not know how or why the enormous treasure ended up in that location, especially given the lack of other archaeological evidence in the area.
For the first time, hidden imperial Roman spice vaults are now open to public
The Horrea Piperataria remained hidden for centuries beneath the ruins of the Basilica of Maxentius.
Researcher locates site of Alexander's first Persian victory after 20 years of study
"After this battle, Alexander set out from here and conquered Western Anatolia, and later all of Asia as far as India."
What did Roman soldiers do when their chain mail required fixing? Head to a local craftsperson
Researchers from Czechia and Germany examined a 14-kilogram clump of ancient Roman mail armor discovered in 2012.
Researchers uncover massive palace in ancient Assyrian capital Dur-Sharrukin
Magnetic survey uncovers five enormous structures, revealing complex urban environment beyond the palace.
