Most history books say that the Roman Empire fell in 476 AD. In that year, the young emperor Romulus Augustulus was deposed by the Germanic general Odoacer. This event is often seen as the official ...

The fall of the Roman Empire is one of the most famous events in world history. But Rome did not collapse overnight. Instead, the empire declined gradually over centuries as political instability, ...

March 15 once again marks the Ides of March, a date linked annually to doom and misfortune due to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.E.

The Etruscans and Romans were fierce rivals and clashed in pivotal wars. What were the major battles that defined this ancient conflict?

Frankfurt might be known for its skyline and focus on finance, but these historical tours showcase a different side of the ...

If you're looking for destinations for a May half-term break that are perfect for families and not too far away, then this ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prompted intense backlash and debate for quoting the late American historian Will Durant’s views on power and his dismissive assessment of Jesus Christ ...

The 20th-century art historian Kenneth Clark made a distinction between the “naked,” meaning unclothed and ashamed, and the “nude,” meaning the body in its most beautiful form. Most people today use ...

One of the more interesting manga companies of recent years is comici, and how Daisaku Manda, its CEO, wants to build a tech company that supports the manga industry.

I think I fear more for America that such an assault has become permissible in more than the assault itself. How is it possible, how is it tolerable, that Jews in America need to pray behind concrete ...

Philanthropist and mother of Elisabeth, James and Lachlan Murdoch died at home in Palm Beach, Florida ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.Why are so many statues naked? - Artie, age 12, ...