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

One tomb belonged to Amum-em-Ipet, who lived during the Ramesside period (as the 19th and 20th Dynasties, the last two of the ...

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names ...

Mr. Hoffman is an associate editor of the Sun, where he covers politics and culture. He holds a PhD from Harvard and a law ...

One of the ancient submerged cities in the Mediterranean is found in Greece. Stories of submerged cities are as fascinating ...

The film Kingdom of Heaven depicts the final years of Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, but what's the true history behind the movie? Through courage and dedication, Baldwin the Leper King has protected ...

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Sorry to break it to you, but a woman who has spoken to a spirit for the last 12 years says it has predicted the world will end tomorrow. The phantom – who goes by the name Seven (or just ‘7’) – ...

Saigon remains Vietnam’s most densely populated metropolis, playing host to 9.5 million residents. In the quality of life ...

“We know the names of many female artists and writers, but possess the works of few.” (p. 3) ...

The most recent opera by John Adams receives its Met premiere. Julia Bullock stars as Cleopatra, one of theater’s most complex and captivating characters, opposite bass-baritone Gerald Finley as the ...