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

What was the vitriolic report of Liutprand of Cremona, whose insults towards the Byzantines created a caricature of the ...

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

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

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.

One of Europe's cheapest capitals is set to be opened up for North East travellers this coming winter. TUI has introduced ...

This winter, one of Europe's most affordable capitals is set to become more accessible for North East travellers.

ISTANBUL, June 27. /TASS/. Turkish historian and professor Ilber Ortayli has called for restricting tourists and worshippers' access to Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (formerly the Church of ...

Explore the disappearance of ancient powerful countries which were once powerful, mighty and stood strong in the annals of ...

The current crisis between Israel and Iran, as well as the involvement of the United States of America, has proved once more that in international power ...

Cyrus, known as king of kings or Shahenshah, is remembered particularly by Jewish and Christian scholars for his support for ...

The Byzantine Empire, which lasted for over a millennium, is one of history's most fascinating empires, not just for its longevity, but for its territorial evolution. Originating from the Eastern ...