The religions of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans, often simply called “classical religion,” are often viewed as ...

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

History of the cornicello, an iconic symbol of prosperity, love and fortune that has become a popular present among lovers on Valentine’s Day ...

Politically, he was Roman. Herod knew how to win ... But this is not proven. All these Jewish groups shared something in common with Jesus. They all had a hope for the future and for God’s ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.

While ancient Romans were capable of actively affecting the climate, we're far better at it than they were — and that should ...

A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...

Before the arrival of the Romans, Britain was home to a wide array of sophisticated and thriving cultures.