As the Roman Empire fell into serious decline in the 5th century, there were several attempts to restore Roman power amid the ...

It’s ironic that it took the approval of a foreign emperor who had just conquered Napoleon to restore luxury status to ...

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the ...

Ancient Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, was responsible for creating five of the seven wonders of the ancient ...

Researchers believe the 47-centimeter-high sandstone relief, dating to around 213 AD, may symbolize the end of the Severan Wars and was part of a larger commemorative structure.

Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap ...

Advised by Cathy Grassick, Diana and Matt have a share in the grey stallion and sent their Holy Roman Emperor mare to visit ...

The final frontier of Europe is this southeastern peninsula, where travellers can find Roman palaces, old Ottoman quarters, ...

Rome is a city shrouded in myth yet full of potent physical reminders of many historical triumphs and tragedies. Walking the ...

This year, the universal Church celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council ...

Istanbul marked the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the groundbreaking gathering convened in 325 by ...