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

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of ...

Titus Caesar Vespasianus ruled Rome for just two years from 79-81 CE after the death of his father Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian Dynasty. His younger brother and successor, Domitian, implied ...

Evidence of the sculptor Seamus Murphy’s industry can be found all over Cork. This year is the 50th anniversary of his ...

Of course, since Peter the disciple was crowned the first pope by Jesus Christ, all 266 popes have been men. However, legend ...