The Ottoman Empire spent decades resisting modernity, then lurched into reform through coups, suspended constitutions, and the rise of the Young Turks. Their takeover centralized power, inflamed ...

Seeking to reclaim lost influence, the Ottoman Empire entered World War I only to face devastating defeats from the Caucasus to the Middle East and the Balkans. This video examines how outdated ...

The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, and has its roots in the 8th century ...

Javier Blas is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering energy and commodities. He is coauthor of “The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources.” Let’s do the math.

A version of this essay first appeared in The Swell, Salon's culture newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this, for more culture that's made to last. Two years ago, a viral trend tore ...

In 43 B.C., Mark Antony murdered Cicero, famous for his unparalleled powers of speech, and ushered in the beginnings of the Roman Empire. Lawyer, Statesman, PhilosopherCicero is remembered for his ...