One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient ... Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world.

According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his twin brother Remus to become the city’s first king. What began as a small ...

The Romans are famous for their many contributions to modern society, but did you know that major decisions were made by consulting sacred chickens?

Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love wrapped in candy hearts, roses and chocolates, traces back to St. Valentine. But the ...

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.