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Venice was one of the most powerful empires in maritime history. It is now a leading tourist attraction and a must-visit for anyone interested in history and cross-cultural influence. People are drawn to this picturesque city to see the canals...

In this interview, World History Encyclopedia sits down with author James Lacey to chat about his new book Rome: Strategy of Empire published by Oxford University Press. Kelly: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? James...

Here you will find a 5-minute podcast explaining in simple terms why Rome fell, a short text to fill in and a diagram to complete based on that podcast. The transcript and answer keys are all included.You also have a choice of two wrap-up...

Today we are talking to Jon Shafer, lead designer of the computer game At the Gates, now available on PC, Mac, and Linux. In this game, you control a Barbarian tribe during the Migration Age, helping them survive, grow, and hopefully bring...

The ”Attila's Throne”, located at Torcello, Italy, did according to legend belong to Attila, king of the Huns (r. 434 – 453 CE). However, the theory is disputed and rejected by most historians, and the stone thrones' original purpose is not...

Modern artist's impression of what Attila the Hun may have looked like.

An artist's impression of how the armies of Attila the Hun (r. 434-453 CE) may have looked.

The Roman Empire was forged through warfare and in this collection we look at some of the key battles and revolts that shaped its borders from the reign of Augustus onwards. We look at Varus' shocking defeat at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest...

A silvered bronze mount of an armoire depicting the victory of Merovingian King Merovech over the armies of Attila the Hun in 451 CE at the Battle of Catalaunian Fields. By Emmanuel Fremiet, 1867 CE (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

Mosaic called "The Beauty of Durrës", from Epidamnos/Dyrrhachium, 4th century BCE. National Museum of History in Tirana, Albania.