Emperor Valens, eager to secure a swift victory in the Battle of Adrianople, underestimated the strength and tactics of the ...

Sulla's ruthless campaigns in Greece, including the devastating siege of Athens, marked a turning point in Roman history.

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining is setting tongues wagging as much as it once did in London. “I love Abramovich so much,” enthuses Omer ...

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining is setting tongues wagging as much as it once did in London. “I love Abramovich so much,” enthuses Omer Ataysin, an ...

Sean "Diddy" Combs. (Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs) ...

Credits: Public Domain The Aztec Empire was one of the most dominant forces the world had ever seen, but it would fall from grace in a span of two and a half years. In 1519, the Aztecs ruled an empire ...

The New York menswear schedule is pared-back this year, much like ready-to-wear fashion week for the fall 2025 season in NYC. Following the Pitti Uomo-sponsored presentations in Florence ...

A handful of streaming services offer high-res audio. These are the best places to find better-than-CD-quality sound. My career has taken me through an eclectic assortment of fields, and connected ...

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Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

It’s been six weeks since rebels captured the capital Damascus and Bashar al-Assad left the country. We turn to the voices of those who’ve lived through the 13-year conflict and ask what a ...