Child warrior? Sickly Tutankhamun ‘fought in battle,’ new research suggests

Tutankhamen, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ascended to the throne at the age of nine, could have once taken part in battle. That’s according to the latest research into the boy king’s leather armor. Theories about the cause of the royal’s death range from an infected leg fracture to sickle cell anemia and epilepsy. Over […]

The Evolution of Thor: From Serious Warrior to Silly Superhero

When Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor made his hammer-smashing debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2011, his character was ripped directly from comic book pages, staying true to his origins and persona – a noble warrior whose sole reason for existing is to protect his home world of Asgard, his people, and the rest of the nine […]

Monday Ratings: Ninja Warrior Eyes High, Bests Bachelor in Paradise Finale

Monday’s Hurricane Irma-delayed Nielsen numbers are in, and NBC’s American Ninja Warrior drew 6.31 million total viewers and a 1.6 demo rating, ticking up to season highs. Pending adjustment due to NFL preemptions on NBC (in New Orleans), CBS (Minneapolis) and ABC (Los Angeles), as well as ongoing Irma news coverage, ANW led the night in […]

Ratings: Ninja Warrior Tops Labor Day

NBC’s American Ninja Warrior on Monday night drew 6.2 million total viewers and a 1.5 demo rating, holding steady week-to-week to lead Labor Day on both counts. Leading out of that, Midnight, Texas (3.05 mil/0.7) slipped 11 and 22 percent to its second-lowest numbers of the season. RELATEDRenewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? […]

Ninja Warrior Video: Meagan Martin's Finals Run May Give You Palpitations

Warning: The following video may cause your heart rate to quicken. Another American Ninja Warrior female superstar tackles the grueling obstacle course during Monday’s Denver finals — but will Meagan Martin miss the landing before she even gets a chance to hit the buzzer? In this exclusive sneak peek, Martin impressively launches through the Floating […]

‘Game of Thrones’ costume designer reveals the ‘warrior queen’ inspiration behind Daenerys’ white coat

HBO Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Game of Thrones” season seven. “Game of Thrones” costume designed Michele Clapton is the brilliant mind behind the series’ iconic looks — and she outdid herself with a new winter coat for Daenerys Targaryen. As Clapton explained to INSIDER during a pre-season seven premiere interview, each piece of clothing worn by […]

A former Marine cyber warrior explains how hackers will transform the face of modern combat

REUTERS/Chris Morgan The modern battlefield is changing dramatically with the advent of increasingly sophisticated technologies, from missile defense shields like THAAD to drones, armed robots and Boba Fett-style bulletproof helmets. But while it’s easy to focus on these visible displays of high-tech warfare, it’s important to not overlook the growing importance hackers will play behind […]