To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

As America begins its 250th year, it is fitting to draw attention to the great people and ideas that made it possible. Neither the Declaration of Independence of 1776 nor the Constitution of 1787 ...

Ancient mathematical texts that played a key role in constructing the Roman empire will be transformed for the 21st century ...

A gruesome but fascinating discovery in an ancient cemetery near York has brought fresh light to the brutal world of Roman ...

Archaeologists discover two 2,300-year-old Celtic swords encrusted with glass and copper in France, revealing ancient ...

This is the story of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, an attraction of Athens that was once among the largest temples of the ...

Every place in the world has its own story, waiting to be heard. And there are some places in the world that are nothing less ...

The exhibition 'On the Paths of the Jubilee. Pilgrims, Trains, Popes', held at Villa Farnesina on the occasion of the Jubilee ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Archbishop Rev. Michael McGovern and seven other American Archbishops received a blessing from Pope Leo during mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Omaha Archbishop was ...

Italy’s not exactly shy when it comes to UNESCO World Heritage sites – there are 60 of them dotted from top to toe. With so many, it’s no wonder some absolute gems get overshadowed by the big hitters ...

B.C. might not sound like the best time to punch into a time machine, but for time travellers with a taste for ancient ...

We take a look back at some of the oldest dog breeds, with expert commentary from a Kennel Club historian and PDSA nurse.