Wisdom From the 'Philosopher King'—75 Famous Quotes From Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius originally appeared on Parade.

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

Greek fire was a mysterious weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for ...

Seek your lover in the daytime, says Ovid. Be careful of the night. You won’t choose the right person if you’re drunk. And ...

Roquefort is one of the world’s oldest known blue cheeses, originating in southern France and mentioned in records as early as 79 CE. Legend says it was discovered when a young shepherd left his lunch ...

This year marks the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Anabaptist movement — a chapter in Christian history that is not so well known.

Head off on a road trip along one of Albania’s most scenic stretches of coast, driving to hilltop villages and beaches that ...

A joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission, led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Milan, ...

New research suggests that a burial site once venerated by Christian pilgrims likely belonged to a member of Herod’s dynasty rather than a New Testament figure ...

This is the story of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, an attraction of Athens that was once among the largest temples of the ...