The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

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Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...

Since the birth of humanity people have fought each other. Over time the ancient weapons have been replaced by more ...

Just steps from the center of Tikal, a Maya city more than 2,400 years old located in the heart of present-day Guatemala, an ...

Given their disdain for CM Punk, fans may see former Shield brothers Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins reunite temporarily against the common enemy. While a full Shield reunion is unlikely given Dean ...

A fourth-century monk who became a revered saint in both the east and west will be the subject of a new film told through the lens of a modern-day gangland drama. “Moses the Black” is ...

The middle value of all realized prices for an artist's works sold at auction during a given period, providing a clearer representation of typical market values by minimizing the influence of extreme ...

In October 2024, a construction team came across a sea of skeletal remains while working on renovations to a soccer field in Vienna’s neighboring town of Simmerling. Archeologists from the Vienna ...

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