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

In 1204, crusaders from Western Europe stormed Constantinople, looting one of the richest cities of the medieval world. This documentary explores whether the Fourth Crusade was truly the decisive ...

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

Many modern devices—from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines—rely on strong magnets made from ...

Every day, ferries of all shapes and sizes glide across the waters of Istanbul, their wakes intertwining to form intricate ...

Max Sligh on “Venice and the Ottoman Empire,” at the Frist Art Museum, Nashville.

Rare earth metals power modern tech and clean energy, driving global trade shifts and geopolitical tension as new materials ...

Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking palaces in the world, each one built to showcase power, wealth, and royal ...

Whether this reunification proceeds or not, the unfolding events serve as a reminder: believers are called to remain watchful ...

Catholicos Aram I of Cilicia and Patriarch Nourhan Manukyan of Jerusalem both aligned themselves with Echmiadzin. His ...

European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a proposal meant to ramp up pressure on Moscow.

Klarna, after all, is Swedish. So is Spotify, the only European firm founded this century worth more than $100bn. It listed in New York in 2018.