Samurai armor continues to be crafted in Japan using centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. The creation process involves thousands of precise steps, from intricate metalwork ...

A renowned ancient city is taking controversial steps to limit the influx of tourists at one of Europe's most iconic archaeological sites. Last year, Pompeii-which was engulfed by volcanic ash ...

Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews examples of ancient battles in "Gladiator II," "The Lord of the Rings," and "House of the Dragon." ...

Horses are depicted regularly in surviving Scythian art and they were deemed essential for a journey to the afterlife: Scythian graves often include the bodies of several horses (fully equipped for ...

But the recent discovery of 200-year-old rock paintings found in South Africa now has scientists hypothesizing that this ancient creature may have been far more than just a legend.

Barbarian warriors in ancient Roman times may have used stimulants to aid their performance in battle, a study has proposed. The practice is suggested by small, spoon-like objects fitted to ...

Ancient-warfare historian Roel Konijnendijk rates 10 battle scenes in movies and television, such as "The Northman," for realism.

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient armor in a tomb 60 years ago. Only recently did researchers put a replica to the test.

Greek soldiers recreated ancient life conditions in a study to determine if the Dendra panoply, armor used by the Mycenaeans some 3,500 years ago, could stand up to combat. Study authors found it did.

Albrecht Altdorfer's ‘The Battle of Alexander at Issus’ was painted in 1529, and provides a unique perspective on war by depicting an ancient battle. This painting can be described as one that ...