Proxy wars, a phenomenon where external pow­ers support opposing sides in a conflict in order to influence the outcome of the conflict and ad­vance their own strategic interests, have become a ...

The Byzantine Empire made remarkable contributions to medicine and science, even thouth they are not widely known.

The social position of Byzantine women is not easy to assess considering the vast reach of the empire and the many cultures it encompassed.

Small metal plates and a tiny cross were ... During the Byzantine period, Jerusalem blossomed into a major religious hub, attracting worshipers from across the Roman Empire. Monasteries served ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Empire State Youth Orchestra is set to dazzle shoppers and music enthusiasts alike as it returns to Crossgates Mall Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. for its annual ...

AVE NOBILIS DUX, ITERUM FACTUM EST. This is the inscription engraved on a round brass plaque that adorns a wall of the Sanlúcar de Barrameda City Hall. As a complementary decorative element, the ...

On Monday, the S&P 500 suffered its steepest one-day drop since December, erasing $4 trillion in market value. By Tuesday, the index was briefly on track to confirm a correction before recovering.

MANILA, Philippines — The total resources of the Philippine financial system expanded in 2024 to hit the P33-trillion mark, sustaining a growth that continued to support the financing requiremen ...