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Could ordinary Romans rise from legionary to centurion to emperor? Roman centurions evolved over the years, in terms of their role, armor, and path to power.

A short distance from the bustling Irish town of Tralee in County Kerry there is an otherworldly looking glen which is known as Scotia’s Grave. According to Irish folklore, the glen was the location of a battle known as Sliabh Mish which took place between the Celtic Milesians and a supernatural race called the Tuatha Dé Danann (tribe of the gods).

Mithridates Eupator managed to form a coalition and threaten the Roman Republic. How did this king unite so many warring factions against the might of Rome?

Viking berserkers were fierce warriors who were known for battling in an uncontrollable, trance-like fury. They would howl and growl like beasts, froth at the mouth, and launch an attack in a fit of frenzy.

Archaeologists working in Oslo unearthed a rare medieval falconry figurine, which is telling us more about Norwegian aristocrats and this ancient hunting sport.