The Illyrians were a powerful network of Balkan tribes who resisted the expanding Romans and were a key force in the Ancient ...

The letter X can be a lot of things: rebellious, mysterious, religious. For this Word of the Week, we examine its origins and ...

The letter X can be a lot of things: rebellious, mysterious, religious. For this Word of the Week, we examine its origins and ...

Julius Caesar also broke with tradition by putting himself on a coin. It didn’t go over so well.

There has never been a singular Christian perspective on how religion, power and politics ought to relate to each other – not even in medieval ‘Christendom.’ ...

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday. Bishop Emanuel Shaleta ...

Tuscany is one of those places where it’s very easy to book badly if you don’t know the differences between areas. A hotel in ...

Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue, and it’s one of those things that sounds too ...

Explore the Roman Empire's history, from its founding to its lasting impact on law, language, architecture, and culture.

Did Christianity really cause the fall of the Roman Empire — or is that one of history’s biggest myths? This episode breaks down the debate popularized by Edward Gibbon and examines both sides of the ...

Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.