Portugal is home to some of the most stunning medieval bridges, which are a testament to the country's rich architectural ...

When the emperor Hadrian visited the province of Britannia in A.D. 122, he was in full command of the entire Roman Empire, which stretched some 2,500 miles east from northern Great Britain to ...

Quote of the day by Plutarch highlights how learning works through thought and reflection. The quote explains that knowledge ...

While many factors led to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Crisis of the 3rd Century embodied the turmoil that eventually ...

Julius Caesar reportedly said his last words in Greek: "And you, son Brutus?" But why did Caesar choose to speak these words ...

King for a day? How about emperor for two months? Between A.D. 260 and 274, a succession of generals ruled over the Gallic Empire, a breakaway state from the Roman Empire that included the provinces ...

The time has nearly arrived. Six weeks from this Sunday, on Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Church in the United States will begin praying a new English translation of the Mass.

I am planning to lead a (second) study trip to western Turkey later this year, from Tuesday 22nd September to Thursday 1st ...

We know everything about male gladiators, but what about women in the arena? Historical research and archaeology demonstrate ...