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The 7 Great Indian Cities That Were Erased From Maps — But Not From Memory
India’s history is a tapestry woven with the rise and fall of magnificent cities, some of which have faded from modern maps ...
Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica
A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...
Cardinal Dolan reflects on Pope Francis' majestic funeral in Rome
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after ...
More than 30,000 people pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
Francis opted for burial in Santa Maria Maggiore, located in Rome's most multi-cultural neighbouhood. No pope has been laid ...
Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public
Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria ...
A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds
A skeleton recovered from a Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators ...
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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday evening, ahead of the funeral on Saturday. A changing ...
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
How to See the 8 Wonders of the World Without the Crowds
UNESCO didn’t agree with the Seven New Wonders of the World—but they’re still worth a visit, if you know how to navigate the crowds.
Rome is teeming with mysterious crypts filled with popes—and secrets
The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...
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Ancient Rome Empire Tour with the Pantheon and Teatro Marcello
We'll emerge with a new sense of Rome and its relevance to issues today. Interested in more Ancient Roman history? See our Colosseum Tour. Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in ...