The Swiss Guards were founded by Pope Julius II in 1506. It is a military body made up of Swiss citizens, whose main task is ...

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

Excavated from a nearly 2,000-year-old villa in Valencia, Spain, the broken-up murals once formed fresco decor ...