Mithridates was a Greco-Persian king, who left his mark in history for his war against the Romans and for developing immunity ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

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The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...

The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his death.

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at 88, leaves behind a legacy as vast and varied as his global influence. For many ...

The Easter story is one of a king laying down his life for what the people needed, even as they mocked and crucified him, ...

Imagine being a Byzantine Emperor and all of a sudden, deciding to abandon everything and become a monk in a monastery.

Palmyra was considered one of the world's most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied ...

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“This is a story of empire – how important kingdoms reached ... It involved belligerent forces building an enclave close to the local royal palace.” Houston and his co-authors from the ...