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The Most Incredible Sieges in History

Throughout history, sieges have been a testament to the resilience, strategy, and endurance of both attackers and defenders. Cities and fortresses have become centers of some of the most exciting and unusual military endeavors. The military cunning of invaders and...

Israel: No Electricity, Water, Fuel for Gaza Until Hostages Freed

Israel's Energy Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that the siege of Gaza will not end until Israeli hostages are released. In a social media post, Israel Katz said no "electrical switch will be turned on, no water hydrant will...

Greek President Attends Historic Siege of Tripolis Commemoration

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Sunday attended events commemorating the bicentennial of the siege of Tripolis by Greeks struggling for independence from the Ottoman Turks. The siege of Tripolitsa, Greece (today’s city of Tripolis) was a pivotal moment in...

Greek Filmmaker to Shoot Independence Epic in Amfissa

The Delphi region -- home to some of Greece's most outstanding archeological sites -- will play host to a new movie about the country's 19th-century independence struggle. Director Vasilis Tsikaras' new movie Siege is to begin shooting in Amfissa in April...

562 Years Since the Fall of Constantinople: The End of an Empire [VIDEO]

The fall of Constantinople was the result of a three month siege by the Ottoman army, led by Sultan Mehmed II. At the time, Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos was the  ruler of the Byzantine capital. The siege lasted from April...