The specific term "martial arts" has a European linguistic root, deeply connected to the Roman god of war. According to ...

As the official story of Cleopatra's death goes, the Egyptian queen locked herself in a mausoleum in Alexandria on an August day in 30 B.C.E. and sent for a venomous snake. After she received an asp, ...

The Ukrainian director discusses choosing his film’s title, the difficulties he encountered while shooting and his intended ...

In six standalone stories, Wild Tales explores what happens when civility snaps. From a vengeful bride to a feud over a parking ticket, every segment takes petty injustice and cranks it to 11.

Ancient Greek and Roman stories in all their modern retellings and Hollywood adaptations remain powerful guides to our ...

Incentives matter in other kinds of conflict, too. Pirates of the 18th century were also keen to avoid fighting. Not only was ...

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Life’s a lot better when you stay curious and open-minded about the world. That’s easier said than done, however. Adult ...

Chinatown Year: 1974 Runtime: 2h 10m Director: Roman Polanski Forget it Jake, it’s Chinatown. One of the best movies of the ‘70s, this Best Picture nominee (and Best Screenplay winner) tells ...

World War Two Using archive video and images, as well as first-person testimony, this series of short films offers a comprehensive overview of World War Two.