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The Greek historian Polybius, who resisted Rome and was taken hostage, wrote the story of the Roman Republic's rise.

History remembers the broad strokes of ancient warfare. We’ll never forget things like gunpowder, the phalanx, and war ...

There is little doubt the United States can achieve its tactical objectives against Iran through military force—but what if doing so leads to strategic calamity elsewhere in the world?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CARTHAGE, Mo. — On July 5, 1861, the quiet prairie and farmland around Carthage was rocked by the sounds of cannon, muskets, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TCARTHAGE, Mo. — A local Civil War museum is under new guidance after Carthage Mayor Bren Flanigan recently appointed an oversight ...

The Battle of Issus, fought in 333 BC, was one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history. On one side stood Alexander the Great, the young and ambitious king of Macedon, leading his army of ...

The Battle of the Granicus was a large battle fought between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire in 334 BC. The battle took place along the Granicus River in what is now modern-day Turkey.

CARTHAGE, Mo. — A local Civil War museum is under new guidance after Carthage Mayor Bren Flanigan recently appointed an oversight board that he hopes will help “refresh” and promote the museum. The ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — On July 5, 1861, the quiet prairie and farmland around Carthage was rocked by the sounds of cannon, muskets, soldiers yelling and horses galloping. On the weekend of June 6-7, 2026, ...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The City of Battle Creek was able to promote from within to fill two key positions. Marcie Gillette, the current community services director, was named as the next assistant city ...

Red Bull Lords Of The Floor is coming back to Seattle after 23 years with a whole new lineup of some of the best 2-person crews across the globe. Get ready to witness the battles of a lifetime. B-Girl ...