Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BCE, he signaled the beginning of the era of Ptolemaic rule. His general ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as ...

New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

The unassuming, two-bedroomed, end-terraced house “exudes a sense of peace and tranquillity, making it the perfect place to ...

Who was the American who did the first reading at Francis’ funeral Mass? From conclave to camerlengo, here are key terms used in the papal transition. Francis is buried in a place of solace for ...