Though dramatic images of ancient Roman gladiators fighting great beasts like lions and tigers have appeared in books and ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in private in St. Mary Major Basilica. Security was tightened in Rome as world leaders attended the funeral ceremonies. DW has the latest.

Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

From the fall of Rome to the rise of Christianity, Tom Holland's books offer a modern lens on ancient history. Here, we rank ...

Bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery in York have revealed the first archaeological evidence of gladiatorial combat between a human and a lion.

But the opening of La Fondation, a 58-room hotel with interiors by the New York-based design firm Roman and Williams, might ...

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

The Eastern Orthodox Church honors Saint George and refers to him as a “Great Martyr.” The traditional legends have offered a ...

NORC poll finds about three-quarters of U.S. adults say their household contributed at least some money to a charitable ...

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what ...

Archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation of the Stuttgart Regional Council have found the remains of ...

Archaeologists solved the mystery of the ruins of the Desolate Castle, determining that the mysterious site on the Danube ...