One of the most well-known paintings of the Greek War of Independence is by Theodoros Vryzakis, and depicts Palaion Patron Germanos.

Neither Brentford's European dreams nor Leeds United's plans for Premier League safety got big bumps from Saturday's match ...

Filaret led a movement in Ukraine that created a schism among Orthodox believers and, ultimately, a church independent of Moscow.

A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the ...

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold's legendary 200-mile march to the Battle of ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.

The artwork, which depicts the changing seasons in Normandy, is the centerpiece of "A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting," a new exhibition in London ...

A new book explores the country’s history, from world famous rock art to colonial genocide and the struggle for freedom.

The WASPs risked their lives flying for the Army. But for decades, the U.S. government refused to recognize their military ...

Jurassic lizard footprints found in Spain provide rare trackways and insight into reptile motion 152 million years ago.

For Iranians, the current assault is part of a much longer history in which repeated invasions have tested the country's ...

A mix of decorated veterans and rising stars won 24 medals for Team USA, 13 of them gold. The last one arrived Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team beat Canada to win its fifth straight gold medal.