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 ...

“The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse” is a saying that holds true for the Roman Empire, which expanded ...

Ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of solids and liquids ...

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 ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

Taking the train from Rome to Naples, you’ll find yourself in a city with a unique charm and energy. Naples is home to the ...