A scene from Thermopylae by the Italian novelist ... as likely to surrender or flee, as any other ancient Greeks. The super-warrior myth—most recently bolstered in the special effects ...

In his statement to the Italian station Rete 4, the Italian Foreign Minister commented that "Putin behaves like ancient warriors who banged their swords on shields to intimidate the opponent." ...

home to the famous statues of the warriors of Riace, masterpieces of ancient art one and all. If you prefer to enjoy the South Italian sun, head for the idyllic beaches of Lido di Scilla and Lido ...