When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BCE, he signaled the beginning of the era of Ptolemaic rule. His general ...

Ancient Greece's Special Forces, from the Sacred Band of Thebes to the Hetairoi of Alexander the Great's army, became legendary in history.

Wealth inequality dates back more than 10,000 years, long before the emergence of the first civilizations. A recent study ...

Who was the American who did the first reading at Francis’ funeral Mass? From conclave to camerlengo, here are key terms used in the papal transition. Francis is buried in a place of solace for ...