The victory of Emperor Constantine during a civil war allowed for some of the most dramatic events in Roman history. The emperor’s tale of divine intervention at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge ...

An archaeological dig at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has apparently confirmed details recorded in the Gospel of John, ...

A landmark excavation, set to conclude soon at Old City of Jerusalem church, has offered unprecedented historical insights.

Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of ...

The Vatican has been home to the Pope since the 14th century, and now more than six million people flock to visit the city-state every year. There, they marvel at masterpieces including ...

For decades, scholars have widely held the view that after Emperor Constantine gave Christianity ... then it was in a pagan Roman environment, whereas the 4th to 6th centuries would put them ...

Theories link it to Roman spring festivals ... In fact, one widely circulated story about Emperor Constantine creating April Fools’ Day as a "day of jollity" was actually a 1983 prank played ...

Travellers to Alexandria in Egypt can visit the restored apartment of Constantine Cavafy, the favourite bard of Jackie ...