Athenians undertook a risky expedition to conquer the island of Sicily, an expedition that led to utter disaster.

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Glory (kleos) in Ancient Greece was the driving force that shaped Greek civilization. Painting by Rafael Tegeo showing Achilles receiving the news of the death of Patroclus. Credit: Public Domain The ...

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Xi Jinping wondered to Donald Trump if the U.S. and China could overcome drifting toward war.

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Ted Turner died Wednesday at 87 years old. Steph Chambers / Getty Images The suite level was never Ted Turner’s style. When he bought the Atlanta Braves, in 1976, he took a front-row seat by the home ...