First Empire covered the 6 1/2 Furl dash in 1.15.2 for trainer Mark Casse Michael Burns Woodbine Racetrack Jockey Patrick Husbands guides Harlequin Ranches First Empire to victory in the $125,000 ...

First Empire took charge around the final turn in the Soaring Free Stakes at Woodbine and held off Degree of Risk to score by 1 3/4 lengths. In doing so, the juvenile colt became the first black ...

Eckart Frahm’s “Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire” is a sweeping, delightfully readable effort to remind us of Assyria’s place in history. Grab a Copy.

Akkadia was the world’s first empire. It was established in Mesopotamia around 4,300 years ago after its ruler, Sargon of Akkad, united a series of independent city states. Akkadian influence spanned ...

Akkadia was the world's first empire. It was established in Mesopotamia around 4,300 years ago after its ruler, Sargon of Akkad, united a series of independent city states.