What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

A grand celebration in blue bid the maestro adieu—but his decades-long legacy of championing challenging music will linger.

The desecration of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem — sensationally and appropriately called “the abomination of desolation” — ...

Step into the brutal and fascinating world of Ancient Rome’s gladiators. This animated documentary explores the origins, ...

Third episode, tonight on TV, Monday, April 28, in prime time on Rai1, with Rai Cultura and 'Ulisse, il piacere della ...

Geological evidence off the coast of Iceland suggests climate change as a key factor in the decline of the Roman Empire.

If Canada allows inequality to rise unchecked, it risks ending up where hundreds or ancient societies have: plagued by ...

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

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

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China's sun-scorched plains:“Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers, ...