The discovery of an unusual "vampire" burial in Croatia shows the endurance of such beliefs in eastern medieval Europe, ...

At the end of the 16th century, the country was pacified by Lord Nobunaga, who disciplined the samurai and put an end to the ...

Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...

The plane with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on board was denied landing in Brussels. This is reported by local media.

This little nugget of history is on display at a travelling exhibition in Delhi that captures the complicated history of ...

Ukraine, as a result of the military conflict, was thrown back 100 years, its energy system was severely damaged, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

Our journey through Iowa’s 99 counties began in January with a visit to Kossuth County in the north, which is not the only location named after Lajos Kossuth, Hungary’s freedom fighter during the ...

How one of the most famous soda drinks in the world got its name from a traditional West African delicacy.

For some children it’s dinosaurs, for others trains or mermaids. For me it was rocks. I can pinpoint the moment exactly. I ...

Ukraine has a long and complex history full of struggles victories and resilience From the ancient Kyivan Rus to modern independence the country has always been a land of strong-willed people fighting ...

The Civilization 7 leaders list brings together some of history's most iconic figures, for better or worse, and features ...

By the 7th century, Venetian settlers recognized Byzantine authority in exchange for protection and securing vital trade access. Historian John Julius Norwich emphasized the Byzantine’s role in ...