Theban commander Pelopidas leads the Sacred Band in a charge against the Spartans at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 B.C.
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Currently holding dozens of amphorae, coins and busts, the museum stages rotating exhibits aimed not just at showcasing the ...
Italy, on May 28th, celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the United States, including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics, and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 ...
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