From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: "Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic ...
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Spain’s Two Greatest Battles - Alarcos and Las Navas de Tolosa

In 1195, Castile was shattered at Alarcos. Just 17 years later, Christian armies won a decisive triumph at Las Navas de Tolosa. Together, these battles defined the course of the Reconquista.
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7 of the Bloodiest Battles in Human History

Warfare is about as old as human civilization. The larger the nations, the larger the battles. These are some of the largest, ...

Battle for West’s identity intensifies in the US, UK

Partisans of this struggle believe that the West is a civilisation, and amongst the finest that humanity has seen. Its roots ...

England & Liverpool legend declared bankrupt over £1.5m debts as 'serve as a deterrent' warning sent

England and Liverpool legend John Barnes has been declared bankrupt after posing debts of £1.5m through his media firm. The ...

From 1965 to Balakot: How MiG-21 shaped India’s air battles. A look at the world’s most battle-tested jet

In the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, MiG-21 Bisons were scrambled to intercept Pakistani fighters. In a rare modern ...

Pots of Gold brilliantly tells snooker’s history through its quotidian superstars

Pots of Gold: A History of Snooker tells that story from even before Neville Chamberlain (not that one) invented the game, ...
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‘Name that Battle’

Test your military history knowledge with our Name That Battle quiz! From ancient clashes to modern conflicts, see if you can match these pivotal battles to the moments that changed […] ...