In this episode of Kings and Generals' animated series on ancient civilizations, we explore the fascinating journey of the chariot—how it rose to dominate battlefields from the Sumerians to the ...

Archaeologists recently unearthed a stunning relic from the early days of ancient Britain: a Celtic battle trumpet, possibly tied to the tribe of the legendary Queen Boudica. In January, Historic ...

Scientists and modern soldiers tested a replica of the 3,500-year-old Dendra armor in a hands-on experiment and found it was functional, a study said. Photo from Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković, ...

Ancient Greek body armor was tough enough to protect a Mycenaean soldier in battle 3,500 years ago, according to a new study.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Researchers have identified a "hugely significant" ancient battle site with the help of declassified U.S. spy satellite ...

They lined up on the field of battle, weapons raised in fierce intimidation, gazing across the expanse at the armed warriors opposite them. Some leaned forward on the balls of their feet, ready and ...

The 2,200-year-old artifact was used in a famous battle between Rome and Carthage as part of the Punic Wars. Reading time 2 minutes An Italian cultural heritage outfit has announced the recovery of a ...

Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. He looks at the naval battle and gladiator fights depicted in "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The two-wheel chariot was also a two-crew chariot: a driver handling the reins, and an archer unleashing a volley of arrows. Its speed and ...

Ancient Battle: Successors is the latest edition to the Ancient Battle series for iPhone and iPad. Alexander the Great died on 13 June 323 B.C., leaving no heir. Perhaps foreseeing the many great ...