Archaeological excavations carried out in La Vila Joiosa, Alicante, have brought to light more than 4,000 fragments of an ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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Elon Musk has linked modern-day population decline to ancient Rome, warning that wealth-driven 'hedonism and envy' could spell the same fate for today's civilizations., US News News - Times Now ...

By Martin ClarkSome people think of mosaic making as a craft but really good mosaicists can introduce perspective, depth of ...