The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

In this three-hour Ancient Rome tour, we will look closely at this period and how, under the influence of the first emperors, Rome rapidly developed into one of the greatest capitals of the ancient ...

HarperCollins, $30 (320p) ISBN 978-0-00-870042-3 More than any other ancient civilization, the Roman Empire continues to inform modern understandings of government, according to this ardent ...

This week, as part of the process to develop a budget for fiscal-year 2026, the Trump White House shared the draft ... the much-anticipated Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, an observatory ...

In 286 AD, Ancient Rome was split into two parts: the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire. The Western Roman Empire had already fallen by the time this climatic shift began around 540 CE.

Explore its colorful houses, ancient salt mine, and the beautiful Hallstatt Lutheran Church as you wander the scenic streets. Capture incredible views from the Hallstatt Skywalk and embrace the ...

Renovations on a soccer field outside of Vienna, Austria, uncovered a Roman-era mass grave that held the remains of roughly 150 males. Experts believe the site was likely a battlefield where a ...

Credit: Public Domain Slavery in Ancient Greece was acceptable and common ... Many slaves worked and lived in their masters’ house, doing all the housework and, in many cases, tending to the family’s ...

BEAUTY IN BLOOM – First lady Melania Trump invited visitors from far and wide to the White House for the annual ... preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on the widespread ...

The authority did not list the mark-ups, but the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum which is operated by the Italian Culture Ministry, lists the price for access to the ancient Roman arena at ...

The Plague of Justinian, which affected the Eastern Roman Empire in the 540s, may also have been caused in part by a colder climate. Christopher Spencer at Queen’s University in Kingston ...

Housesteads Fort in Northumberland National Park is considered one of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain. The dog-friendly attraction introduced four-legged rangers last summer in the hope ...