We often hear fascinating stories about how things originated: the universe, the wheel, even pizza. But when it comes to the ...

In war‑torn 14th‑century France, a knight returned home to find his honor challenged—and the court demanded blood. This is the story of a trial by combat born from jealousy, politics and a brutal ...

Adding this genetic information to the historical evidence—which indicates that Duke Béla was assassinated in November of 1272 by Ben Henrik of the Héder family (along with his followers), and that ...

ROME (AP) — A medieval tower in the heart of Italy’s capital, near the famous Roman Forum ruins, partially collapsed on Monday during renovations of the structure, critically injuring one worker and ...

Queen Paglinawan was working in a nearby gelato parlor when she heard the two loud noises from the town in quick succession. “I was working and then I heard some like falling, and then I saw the tower ...

ROME (AP) — Firefighters late Monday finally managed to extract a worker from beneath rubble inside a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation work in the heart of Italy’s capital, ...

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