Greek fire was a mysterious weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for ...

When the Western Roman Empire fell, its influence endured - reshaped and reasserted by those eager to carry its mantle. In ...

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Long after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Romans known as the Byzantines launched ambitious campaigns to ...

From ancient household gods to the resilience of refugee communities, the Pontic Greeks carried their faith, culture, and ...

One of the many things mentioned after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks was that Al Qaeda had chosen that date as a ...

If we imagine religion as a technology, argues Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith, we can better see the cause of its ...

Ukraine still struggles with manpower. Russia grinds forward relentlessly. The battlefield is saturated with drones and agile ...

The weight of our sin, the weight of our pride, brought you down. But your fall is not a tragedy, or mere human weakness. You came to us when, in our pride, we were laid low.

Explore the rapid expansion of Islamic empires from Arabia to Europe, Africa, and Asia between the 7th and 9th centuries, and their lasting impact on global history.

Up to 17 million people have passed through the slave trade in the Muslim world since the 7th century. Tragically, the ...