Roman society was, in many ways, surprisingly sophisticated. It built remarkable things like aqueducts that snaked over long ...

According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.

Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently ... of those times and orthodox Jews to this day, all human life has as its author the one God whose creative power produces the child in the mother ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV has refocused attention once again on the mega ethical issue of our time — “Who and what is a human being?” ...

According to Roman mythology, what was the origin of the Latin alphabet? What was its alleged connection to the script of the Greeks?

The relief depicts a woman, identified by archaeologists as the goddess Victoria, or Victory, according to the release. The counterpart to Greek goddess Nike, Victoria personified victory and was ...

From protein-filled meals to the benefits of lentils and intermittent fasting, the Classical world had strong opinions about how to stay healthy.

This episode explores how Roman rulers transitioned from political leaders to divine figures worshipped across the empire. While earlier episodes focused on Roman and Greek religious roots, we now ...

With a highly sought-after setting and a host of welcome changes already showcased, Anno 117: Pax Romana will hopefully scratch that ceaseless itch for those who can’t stop thinking about the Roman ...

"where I can explain I was lucky enough to discover a page [from] the history of our people" A man recently discovered nearly 1,500 silver coins from ancient Rome while hiking. Romanian man Marius ...