A list for history lovers, curious minds and anyone fascinated by lost empires, ancient power and the stories that still ...

“Civilisations: Rise and Fall is the next iteration, building on this important legacy, and bringing a fresh eye to this ...

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In Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order, Ray Dalio—a billionaire investor, author, and founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest and most influential hedge ...

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Ukraine’s present struggle is rooted in five centuries of shifting borders and fallen empires. As negotiations loom, leaders must decide how much of Ukrainian land they are willing to bargain away ...

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Although the 'Star Wars' prequels went on to feature a much more infamous conflict, a crucial battle emerged before 'The ...

In four episodes, the BBC’s Civilisations series tells the story of the fall of the Romans, Aztecs, Egypt’s Ptolemies and ...

Watching the BBC's new history documentary Civilisations: Rise and Fall (BBC2, Mon, 9pm) brought to mind the great ...

Thinking about getting a Middle Eastern Studies degree? Mehmet Durmaz, a master's student at Harvard is here to tell you why ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...