He ascended to the throne in 161 C.E., just a few years before the Marcomannic Wars (166-180 C.E.) — the Marcomanni were Germanic tribes — which would shake the Roman Empire to its foundations.

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

He ascended to the throne in 161 C.E., just a few years before the Marcomannic Wars (166-180 C.E.) — the Marcomanni were Germanic tribes — which would shake the Roman Empire to its foundations.

Among the star lots is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, crafted by his official hatmaker Poupard, estimated at between 500,000 euros and 800,000 euros. His personal gold and ebony seal, used to send ...

There are a lot of dark corners in the Warhammer 40K universe. Here are just a few of our favorite mysteries and some ...

One of the most beautiful cities in Germany on the Danube, here are the best things to do in Regensburg for a great time.

The Vatican Museums has unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms. These are the spectacularly ...

The royal throne fully covered in gold. The emperor’s ceremonial slippers. Gold-plated altars within the main hall. Other ritual items in the main hall are also gilded. Wooden tray and silver ...

The relationship between emperors and dragons is made plain inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where the Dragon Throne sits. The Ming dynasty’s Jiajing emperor (r. 1521-1567) is believed to ...