From the fall of Rome to the rise of Christianity, Tom Holland's books offer a modern lens on ancient history. Here, we rank ...

Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, ...

When digging through the rubble of an ancient church foundation, archaeologists found something unexpected. As crews in Rome ...

The seven Roman churches in the pilgrimage include the four papal basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St. John ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

If you're a history buff, you'll love exploring Türkiye’s Selçuk and İzmir, home to some of the world’s ancient ruins, all ...

In antiquity and now, inconsistency and illogicality lie at the heart of the human effort to imagine what happens when we’re ...

That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of ...

The ascendant right wing loves ancient Rome. Its adherents love its glories ... empire that flourished before the advent of Christianity, capitalism and mass media, advances in archaeology ...

Roman historian Tacitus' ancient manuscripts called Annals have surfaced online. They discuss the persecution of Christians and mention Jesus Christ. Tacitus references Jesus' crucifixion by ...

Pope Francis misses annual Good Friday procession at Rome's Colosseum for third year due to pneumonia recovery.