One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

The United States of America isn't short on symbols that evoke a sense of national patriotism—from "the stars and stripes" to the Statue of Liberty and even Uncle Sam. To truly understand the U.S., ...

The month of May was named for the Roman goddess “Maia,” who corresponded to the Greek goddess “Demeter.” Demeter was thought to have power over agriculture, and her daughter, Persephone, was thought ...

The term minerval was linked to the ‘owl of Minerva’ (Minerva being the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom), and the bird eventually became the group's main symbol. Illuminati members didn't use their ...

We learn about the transformation of the Roman Empire during the civil war of 31 bce, as it shifted from being a constitutional republic to an authoritarian regime. We track the rise and fall of ...

Charles and Camilla stood just metres from the ruined temple dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, and Rome on the eve of their 20th wedding anniversary. From the vantage point ...

Charles and Camilla visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Andrew Parsons/PA) Later, from a viewing platform a few metres from a ruined temple dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of love ...

See boys and girls results from some of D-FW’s best track and field athletes.(Daniel Carde) Below are track and field results for Dallas-area schools. You can find results for girls and boys ...

The authority did not list the mark-ups, but the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum which is operated by the Italian Culture Ministry, lists the price for access to the ancient Roman arena at ...