The Hephthalite king Mihirakula, contemporary of Justinian, probably died of the plague. In the image the defeat of the Hephthalites in 528, work of Ambrose Dudley. Credit: Public domain / Wikimedia ...

The phrase “bless you” after a sneeze dates back to ancient times — once a divine sign, later a plague prayer, now a polite ...

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Those About To Die (2024) is inspired by the 1958 non-fiction novel by Daniel P. Manni, which focuses on Ancient Rome and the era of gladiators and chariot racing. Roland Emmerich's latest project ...

The Antonine Plague struck the Roman Empire like never before, killing soldiers, citizens, and even emperors. Was it smallpox, measles, or something worse? And how did it weaken Rome’s power? Watch ...

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A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.