Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.

Septimius Severus was capable by turns of savagery, cunning, wit and generosity. He was always blessed with a sense of the ...

I find it fascinating to learn about how life was 100 years ago, how the different political systems were, and just how ...

"Euryanthe Overture" opened the program, marking the 200th anniversary of Carl Maria von Weber's death.

Indiana has about 20,000 wooden barns scattered around the state, but many of them are quickly falling into disrepair.

In the 460s AD, the Western Roman Empire came closer to recovery than most people realize. Under Emperor Majorian, Roman armies defeated enemies in Gaul and Hispania, restoring large parts of the ...

After the death of Alexander the Great, a eunuch named Philetaerus established the ancient Greek city of Pergamon a major center of power.

Discover key March 17 events from Roman empire shifts, St. Patrick's legacy in Ireland, to Italy's unification and global political milestones.

"St. Patrick warned civilization may pass 'in a moment like a cloud of smoke that is scattered by the wind.' And if it falls, author Thomas Cahill argues it will ...

The Vatican has released details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation Africa tour. The itinerary suggests Christian-Muslim ...

Ancient DNA reveals that the Goths of eastern Europe, some of whom would ultimately sack the city of Rome, may have been a mix of peoples from three continents ...

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,” which was written on September 4, ...