Digenes Akritas is an epic poem from the Byzantine Empire. It follows the exploits of the titular hero in the Byzantine borderlands.

The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived in the region for millennia. However, the Great Catastrophe of Smyrna and ...

We take a look at the unexpected places the Vikings reached, and what remnants of their visits you can still see today.

Welcome to part 2 of the Grand Hotseat Campaign. Enjoy :DTurn order (factions with less initial regions go first):1: SCOTLAND ...

While it may be 100 years since 1926, many of the popular baby names at the time are still loved and used in 2026.

A week meandering between ancient sites — via cedar-shaded hillsides and turquoise bays — leaves the modern world feeling ...

This short tells a story about what would happen if Byzantine Empire came back today? With Greece wanting to reunite the ...

Arms technology is one of the driving forces behind warfare. While there was a period where most of humanity was ...

To find a single coin in an archaeological excavation is not especially unusual, to find a hoard of coins is uncommon, and to find a hoard of gold coins is exceptionally rare. Thus, when archaeologist ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The soldiers guarding the Roman Empire’s northwestern frontier ...

The U.S. troops who were killed and injured in Saturday’s ambush attack in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard, a senior U.S. official told Fox News. An ISIS gunman opened fire with an ...