The Franks, a Germanic tribe that rose to prominence during the fall of the Roman Empire, played a central role in the ...

When Odysseus encounters the Cyclops in Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, the giant’s first question is: “Who are you, strangers?

In Albrecht Dürer’s idealized, early-16th-century portrait of Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor wears a dazzling crown. The diadem, topped by a cross, was itself very real. But it did not ...

Pope Leo I tangled with Attila the Hun and won. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor. This is the history of a legendary papal namesake.

Petitfils said the robe was in the Middle East during the early centuries of Christianity, until around the year 800, when the Byzantine empress Irene — saint of the Greek Orthodox Church — offered it ...

Petitfils said the robe was in the Middle East during the early centuries of Christianity, until around the year 800, when the Byzantine empress Irene -- saint of the Greek Orthodox Church -- offered ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday at the age of 88 due to a stroke and cardiac arrest. The sudden death left many surprised, especially since he had been out ...

The Frankish king, Charlemagne the Great, is one of the titanic figures of European history, simultaneously renowned and shadowy. His rise to supreme power is a staggering story of warring ...