A newly discovered altar buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal is providing fresh insight into the ...

Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

“The biggest mistake in the movie was the admission of a cardinal in pectore into the conclave,” said Reese. “If the name is ...

After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

A shoey — the incredible act of skulling alcohol from a shoe — has long been regarded as an iconic Aussie act that is ingrained into our culture.

From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St Peter's Square, Rome is preparing to ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a lost city in North Macedonia, believed to be the capital of the Kingdom of ...

In this three-hour Ancient Rome tour, we will look closely at this period and how, under the influence of the first emperors, Rome rapidly developed into one of the greatest capitals of the ancient ...

If you’re looking for ancient history and beautiful beaches on a budget, and would rather avoid the slew of sightseers you ...