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There is a perceptible Roman bias in the teaching of law, but the ancient Greeks were actually also quite influential.

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Beyoncé's presence alone made this one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows. Although in reality the main artist, in this case band, was Coldplay, were Beyoncé y Bruno Mars who made this show even ...

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Born in the late 5th century, Theodora's early life was marked by hardship. As an actress—a profession viewed with disdain at the time—she encountered social ...

The history of the Roman Empire through the eyes of Livia Drusilla examines the reign of the empress's husband Augustus. It also covers the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.