The Akkadians, believed to have come from near modern Baghdad, succeeded in uniting Akkadian and Sumerian speakers in Mesopotamia under what's widely considered the world's first empire ...

We still have the history ... they’re still the same full-speed-ahead operation — only now with more facial hair. But does that mean they’re still the Evil Empire?

Nintendo is the most recognizable name in history when it comes to video games. From the beginning, Nintendo has been at the forefront of creativity and innovation in the home console space.

The full moon of April, called the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of April 12, at 8:22 p.m. Eastern Time (0222 GMT on April 13). The full moon ...

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The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era ...

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but ...

"What are the 100 best movies of all time?" It's a hell of a question to ask, and an even harder one to answer — even for the team here at Empire, the world's biggest and best-loved movie magazine.

Despite its ancient origins, the Ides of March remains relevant today, not just for history buffs or literature enthusiasts but for anyone intrigued by superstition and fate. The assassination of ...

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in history. Starting in 27 B.C.E. after the fall of the Roman Republic, the impact of the Roman Empire — and its expansion across Europe and beyond — ...

How did Britain's naval strength, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire? Discover the different tactics available to ...