The Roman Empire is remembered for its power, culture, and conquests — but its economy tells a very different story.

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A casual swim off Sardinia turned into something remarkable. Near Arzachena, a diver spotted metal on the seabed. Curiosity ...

Alexander the Great conquered the region around 329 B.C.E., leaving behind Greek and Macedonian settlers who intermarried ...

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Turkey has been in the news in recent weeks for a role it knows well: peacemaker. As tensions simmer between the United States and Iran, Turkey has attempted to bring U.S. and Iranian officials to the ...

Milan and Cortina will be the first cohost cities in Olympic history, setting the stage for a diverse Games that will ...

This Sunday, Bratislava’s historic centre will come alive with Fašiangy celebrations. The all-day programme of the 4th ...

Milan has never hosted the Olympics, but Cortina d’Ampezzo has, back in 1956. Cortina, known as "Queen of the Dolomites," is ...