He didn’t exactly have Paul Morphy’s number, but largely unheralded 19th century English master Thomas Barnes — born 200 ...

The history of India includes the prehistoric settlements and societies in the Indian subcontinent; the advancement of ...

These were the 12 biggest empires (by area) ever put together, ranging from vast confederations on the Asian steppes to ...

The British passport is clinging to its prestige and power according to the latest Henley Index, which measures how many countries you are entitled to visit without a visa or other form of prior ...

Marvel Rivals fans want character bans at all ranks to improve competitive play. Marvel Rivals is gaining popularity due to its unique gameplay and large character roster. There is debate among ...

A Leicester man awarded with the British Empire Medal has died aged 89. The passing of Neville Turner, who was instrumental in the running of the New Parks Club for Young People, was announced in ...

SYDNEY, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Insignia Financial (IFL.AX), opens new tab shares shot to a three-year high on Monday after it revealed a A$2.87 billion ($1.78 billion) takeover bid from U.S.-based ...

Prof Peter Heather and the Institute are using the new method - known as Twigstats - to analyse human remains from Britain, particularly from the time when the Roman Empire withdrew from Britain ...

These invasions devastated the city, forcing its residents to seek alternative places to survive. Later, as the Mughal Empire declined, the British chose Calcutta as their capital but maintained Delhi ...

The decision by Syria's interim authorities to grant a slew of senior military ranks to leaders of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and its allied factions, including non-Syrians, has sparked a wave of ...

Robert Graham, who lives in the Hope Valley, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to charity and the community.

The rank of Knight Commander (KBE) or Dame Commander (DBE), Order of the British Empire, appears on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas list. The Order of the Bath The Order of the Bath is an ...