Cyprus is an EU island nation in the Mediterranean. Discover its ancient history, unique culture, and status as a high-income ...

The Byzantine Empire, which lasted for over a millennium, is one of history's most fascinating empires, not just for its ...

Was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of Ancient Greece, or something entirely new? In this video, we trace the Hellenization of the Eastern Roman Empire—from language shifts and classical education ...

The iconic Byzantine Walls of Thessaloniki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are set to receive a stunning new lighting ...

Researchers think the bucket came from the Byzantine Empire, though they’re not sure how it ended up in England. The Sutton Hoo site dates to the seventh century, so it was likely made about 100 ...

Archaeologists recently discovered that the 6th-century Byzantine Bromeswell bucket found at Sutton Hoo was used to hold cremated remains. The find sheds light on Anglo-Saxon burial practices.

MARAAT AL-NUMAN, Syria (AP) — A contractor digging into the earth where the rubble of a destroyed house had been cleared away in northern Syria stumbled across a surprise: the ...

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

A 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic from a Christian monastery in Israel, featuring 55 medallions with hunting scenes and mythological characters, was recently put on public display.

Flag Day is June 14th. The U.S. Army's 250th birthday coincides with Flag Day in 2025. While not a federal holiday, mail and banks will operate on a normal Saturday schedule.

Citing the U.S. Flag Code, the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry gets even more detailed on exactly how the flag should be displayed on soldiers’ uniforms in field environments, right down to its ...

A southern Iowa woman is facing charges after authorities say she took her clothes off, stole American flags and set them on fire this month. Brianna Laird, 21, is facing charges after a caller ...