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These seven military commanders were not only effective battlefield leaders but their victories changed world history forever.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

Growing in power and challenging the authority of the Eastern Roman Empire, Theodoric and the Ostrogoths took control of the Italian Peninsula.

The pre-Greek Minoan civilization of Crete remains an enigma, but archaeological evidence suggests that it was principally a goddess-worshiping culture.

Even in the ancient period, some empires could deploy large armies of hundreds of thousands of men to defeat and destroy their enemies.

The moment Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his troops in 49 BCE, the Roman Republic was dead. But the Republic was already on the road to self-destruction.

These seven military commanders were not only effective battlefield leaders but their victories changed world history forever.

Which Empires throughout history have controlled the largest amount of territory?

Growing in power and challenging the authority of the Eastern Roman Empire, Theodoric and the Ostrogoths took control of the Italian Peninsula.

The essential breakthroughs in Plato’s philosophy, from the nature of justice to the immortality of the soul.

Self-improvement is extremely important for every person, and there is a lot to be learned from essential concepts of Plato’s philosophy in that matter.

Western thought owes much to ancient Greek philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Here are eleven Greek philosophers you should know.

If you're into living heritage, walkable towns, and vibrant culture, these historic college towns in America should be at the top of your must-visit list.

From neon motels to novelty sculptures, these historic Route 66 landmarks still define America’s most iconic highway.

From the Egyptian temple of Dendur to Van Gogh's self-portrait, don't miss the Met's best highlights. Here's the ultimate must-see list for your visit.

Latin for “Great Charter,” the Magna Carta was a key document forced upon King John of England in 1215 ruling the monarchy subject to, rather than above, the law.

Many Christians assume Jesus spoke Hebrew. Hebrew, however, was not a commonly spoken language at that time, so what language did Jesus speak?

Though scores of people have claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus, fewer were able to establish followings that survived their deaths.

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

When the Black Death struck Europe, society didn’t know how to treat it. Some remedies had their basis in herbal medicine, but others were nonsense and made patients worse.

In 1986, the world’s worst nuclear disaster emptied towns surrounding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Today, the scene is different.