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Ridley Scott has given us some of the most iconic films of all time, blending epic storytelling with mind-blowing visuals.

Napoleon proved to be a capable military commander from a young age. From his actions during the Siege of Toulon to his ...

It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the ...

But peace did not last long, until 321 BC, the year the Second Samnite War broke out due to Roman support for Paleopolis ... which had previously been considered the natural border between Rome and ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Following Pope Francis's passing at 88, cardinals worldwide are gathering in Rome to elect his successor. These high-ranking officials, appointed by the Pope, govern the Church and shape its future.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of his birth, but it was a midlife encounter with two landscapes that created the ...