Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of ...

Will Pope Leo XIV follow the progressive example of his predecessor or chart a more moderate course? His work in Chicago and ...

Emperor Crassus became the richest Roman and one of the richest men in the ancient world through his cunning, business savvy ...

Since Ridley Scott brought the Alien franchise to life with his groundbreaking 1979 film, it has grown to become a hallmark of the sci-fi horror genre. The franchise has shaped themes such as ...

According to legend, long before the Romans founded Rome, there was a Greek city called Pallantium in the same area.

Janus was the god of transitions, and so the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new were sacred to him, writes ...

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In the wake of WWI, Pope Pius XI reminded his readers that governments instituted by men can never be perfect, and they ...

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From village rooftops to forest releases, rescuers in India’s Western Ghats race to safely handle king cobras, revealing how ...

Ever wondered where the word Calendar comes from? Explore the fascinating history of timekeeping, from Ancient Rome’s Kalends ...