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Constantinople fell, and Emperor Constantine XI’s sacrifice marked the end of an era and a legacy of faith and defiance.

In 2024, the U.N. counted more than 36,000 civilian deaths in 14 armed conflicts, warning that the actual total is "likely ...

The Komnenos Dynasty came from obscure origins to revive the Byzantine Empire after a disastrous period of weak emperors and ...

Roman soldiers typically stayed at temporary camps for a few days or weeks before continuing marching. The Hoog Buurlo camp ...

A statement from the Vatican has failed to quell criticism of Pope Benedict XVI from Muslim leaders, after a speech touching on the concept of holy war. Speaking in Germany, the Pope quoted a 14th ...

The Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Holy Emperors Constantine and Elena Day on May 21. Over 1.7 million Romanian citizens ...

There is no denying that Captain John Smith led an extraordinary life. From humble beginnings on a farm to life as a soldier ...

paint a picture of the lives of Rome’s soldiers. (Blood and betrayal turned Rome from republic to empire.) The intricacy of the latticework distinguishes this late Roman bridle bit. This iron ...

Pope Leo isn't just the leader of the Catholic Church. He's also the head of the Holy See, the central governing body of ...

It claims to reveal who exactly killed Jesus Christ - and that man even has a statue erected in the Vatican City ...

The large number of human settlements associated with the defences contribute to an understanding of how soldiers and their families lived in this part of the Roman Empire. Criterion (iv): The ...