For decades, a scattering of ruins in southeastern Europe was dismissed as little more than an unremarkable military outpost, ...

In the spring of 367 CE, Roman Britain was besieged from all sides and by all kinds of forces. Harvests shriveled. Soldiers ...

Check into the Hotel Due Torri, the city’s most historic grand dame with an impressive collection of antiques. Sip local ...

Archaeologists solved the mystery of the ruins of the Desolate Castle, determining that the mysterious site on the Danube ...

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Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

VATICAN CITY -- Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a lost city dating back thousands of years – and newfound evidence suggests ...

The fall of a great civilization is never a sudden explosion; it’s a slow, tragic erosion. The world's oldest societies— ...