In the aftermath of the Allied invasion of Sicily, American troops executed dozens of unarmed Italian and German prisoners.

A treasure trove of metal artifacts, including a bronze Roman military helmet in an "extraordinary state of preservation," has been recovered from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, researchers say.

The helmet, estimated to be about 2,265 years old, was found in the waters around the Aegadian Islands off the coast of Sicily, officials said. Alexandra Smielova Unsplash An extraordinarily ...

At least six other helmets have been recovered from the Egadi Islands and are also thought to be associated with the Punic War battle. On March 10, 241 B.C., the ancient city-state of Carthage ...