Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and ...

Cardinal Prevost's choice of the name Leo links him to Leo XIII, a 19th-century champion of social justice. It also recalls ...

The small-but-well-appointed residence is known as the House of Helle and Phrixus, after a richly decorated fresco in the dining ... As with many ancient Roman residences, its atrium, an open ...

Explore Ephesus, a cruise port attraction! Top things to do in Ephesus with our comprehensive guide for an unforgettable ...

A chilling new discovery at the site of Pompeii reveals the tragic true extent of human suffering 2000 years after the disaster. There has been a chilling new Pompeii discovery that has revealed the ...

"I wanted so much to come here in these first days of the new ministry that the church has given me" to seek Mary's help "to ...

An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and ...

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.

One of the world’s oldest cookbooks, De Re Coquinaria, contains recipes for familiar staples, along with more exotic fare.

Archaeologists say the muddy soil in the area preserved the artifact, which likely dates to between the second and third centuries C.E.

Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and ...

During a “routine excavation” in Belgium, archaeologists found a 1,700-year-old wooden water pipe. Photos show the “rare” ...