Russia plans to capitalise on Trump’s trade wars – here’s the man leading Putin’s gambit
As the rest of the world reeled from Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week, one country’s foreign investment chief ...
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Episode 1 History: The Poles, Charles V, and the Holy Roman Empire
So who are the Poles, what power do they hold ... with Emperor Charles V, the Holy Roman Empire, and the pope, Kirsten Claiden-Yardley shed some light. “When Henry VIII declared himself head ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Cecilie Brøns, who authored the study and works as an archaeologist and curator at the Glyptotek art museum in Copenhagen, finds that Greco-Roman statues were often perfumed with enticing scents ...
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
While the empire was not without strife, this era ushered in a sense of peace for many Romans that allowed their society to reach new heights. In 32 B.C.E., the Roman Republic was on the brink of war.
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Beloved adult film star Roman Mercury dies at 45, friend confirms
“Roman left unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of passion, talent, and kindness that touched the lives of so many around the world,” he wrote on X. “To his fans, friends and loved ...
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When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse
The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in history. Starting in 27 B.C.E. after the fall of the Roman Republic, the impact of the Roman Empire — and its expansion across Europe and beyond — ...