Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

The Wizard Gandalf from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was inspired by Merlin from Arthurian legend and Odin from ...

Metal Detectorist Finds Gold Coin of an Unknown Ruler From Pre-Roman Britain; Inscription Says, 'Mighty as the God' A rare gold coin dating back to the time of a lesser-known ruler in Britain was ...