Learn how a Roman polybolos unleashed rapid-fire projectiles during the siege of Pompeii.

The Avars rose as a dominant ethnic group in Europe, where their conflicts with the Byzantine Empire reshaped the landscape of the Balkans.

Ecclesiastical disobedience is not to be taken lightly nor used as justification for selfish interest. But as Francis of Assisi's life bears witness, there may be times when one has to choose the ...

Researchers have estimated how much the home's owners may have paid to paint the small sacrarium, calculating the price of the Egyptian blue pigment and the hours of labor required to prepare it ...

We knew there would be a media presence in Duesseldorf, which is why several of us from the PR team were present. What we were not expecting, coming from the quiet world of investment banking, was the ...

For more than half a century, the U.S. Army's standard infantry rifle has undergone a remarkable transformation, from the battle rifles of World War II to the compact, modular carbines carried by ...

A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

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Its only cure is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the sole message that can save the soul. It must be handled with care. Stay in the know with our free newsletter Receive stories from Centerville, Perry ...

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician, leader, orator—and one of history’s most infamous assassins. Why did he launch a ...

This video explores the perilous lives of soldiers in the Roman imperial army, examining the dangers they faced in battle, from disease to harsh weather, and the brutal discipline that enforced ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It was only three years ago when 18-year-old Roman Anthony purchased a ticket to see the United States face Japan in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. He was part ...