Titus Flavius Josephus, whose birth name was Yosef ben Matityahu, was a Jewish-Roman historian from Jerusalem who fought against Rome as head of the Galilee forces until its surrender in 67 AD. Vespasian gave him Roman citizenship and used him as a translator and advisor. In his work Jewish Anti
Æthelstan or Athelstan (c. 894 – 27 October 939) was King of the English from 924 until his death. He is considered the first king of England and one of the greatest monarchs of the Anglo-Saxon period in the countrys history. Son of Edward the Elder, Æthelstan was first recognized as king by the Me
It is one of the most well-known items of clothing since antiquity:the tunic. Thanks to its simple cut and versatility, it has been worn by men, women and children for many centuries. Even modern fashion designers use this traditional cut in their collections. A look at the long history of the tunic
Throughout modern history, armies have used the most advanced technologies of the moment. Sometimes it is precisely wars that cause their development, and other times existing tools have been adapted to new military uses. Bicycles are a good example, used by the US 25th Infantry Cyclist Corps in 189