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

The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...

The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...

The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his ...

One key example: The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which carry the story of Jesus’ followers forward after his ...

It s hard to imagine Christianity without the Nicene Creed Seventeen hundred years ago, what became the defining statement of ...

In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.

The best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s rich ... include unmissable gems like the Secret Garden, built in the early 19th century by neoclassical architect Giuseppe Valadier.

You might have heard about the bunches of heresies that popped up in the early centuries of Christianity. But historians don't generally like using the term "heresy" to describe these groups.

Contemporary writings on art, including a book by Roman author Pliny the Elder, mention the fact that sculptures in ancient Greece were painted and not left with the white marble exposed.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ireland’s Dan Sheehan, center, is tackled by Italy’s Gianmarco lucchesi, left, and Manuel Zuliani during ...

The first of a series of webinars on Christian unity: 'The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity,' will be offered on 18 March 2025. Hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Dicastery for ...