The haute-couture house has pledged to finance work on the 12th-century Cistercian abbey, which was a major source of ...

Washing feet, with its deep spiritual symbolism, is one of several ways Catholics in Rome are welcoming the many pilgrims taking part in the Jubilee of Hope in 2025.

Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...

Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.

Each year on Christmas, a jester named Roland would enter the royal court of King Henry II of England and perform a dance ...

Modern maritime law is a medley of some of the oldest seafaring principles and contemporary rules that became necessary as ...

Michael III, the "Alcoholic" Byzantine Emperor, ruled surprisingly well despite his controversial behavior and personal ...

Easter baskets are a beloved tradition, filled with sweet treats and surprises that bring joy to children on Easter morning.

Byzantine-era monuments in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly the Byzantine capital city known as Constantinople, are being covered ...