Women gladiators in ancient Rome fought topless and had stage names like Amazon
Historical records, pictures and statues reveal female fighters slugged it out in arenas just like men - but with less body armour and even went bare-chested
Ken Burns’ ‘American Revolution’ Review: History Maestro Delivers Greatest Hits Plus More In Timely PBS Series
Ken Burns' The American Revolution is a lot of what you might expect but also something quite different, Deadline's TV critic says.
World's oldest depiction of Creation discovered...
Franco captivates young Spaniards 50 years after death...
DC’s only outdoor statue of a Confederate general is back in a Judiciary Square park - WTOP News
On Saturday, the National Park Service returned the statue of Brigadier General Albert Pike to its home after being in storage for over five years.
King Charles Escapes His Andrew Nightmare to Make History With the Pope
King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV put a 500-year-long argument behind them, as the two men prayed together at
Tutankhamun's tomb is at risk of COLLAPSING, archaeologists warn
Researchers have discovered major cracks spreading across Tutankhamun's tomb that could bring the burial site crumbling down.
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ICE raids Walgreens in Chicago—older white agent tackles Black man to the ground—arrests him for “running.” “He’s a U.S. citizen! He’s American!” a woman yells. “He’s my brother-in-law!” Store location was forced to close “because of everything with ICE”—manager told the rest
Panic-Inducing Rumors Went Viral Ahead of French Revolution...
3,000-year-old Pharaoh's bracelet melted down for gold worth just £3,000
A prominent Egyptian archaeologist has called for 'better control' of artifacts’ security.
So You Want a Civil War? Let’s Pause to Remember
What One Looks Like.
Today marks the 163rd anniversary of Antietam. Those who say they’re ready for civil war should stop and think about what happened there.