Whilst everyone is recovering from Christmas, and bracing for the coming of the New Year, I have not merely leftovers but a ...

The historical drama ran for two seasons and was widely acclaimed, winning Emmys for special effects, costumes and ...

On the feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, Pope Leo will solemnly close the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, ...

America First is a strategy of invincible self-defense against foreign invasion; a threat to annihilate any aggressor; and by ...

Christianity spread across the Roman Empire through persecution, cultural adaptation, and the transformation of pagan beliefs ...

The domains of the Habsburgs formed a political and cultural patchwork that would come under increasing strain.

Last week we have seen the Great Elector’s 48-year reign. It was marked by war and struggle, but it ensured the future ...

A little-known empress from the early to mid-17th century was the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain. Not only was she married to an ...

The ruins of Augusta Raurica near Basel, Switzerland are home to the best-preserved Roman theater north of the Alps.

Notable people born on this day include “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host Ryan Seacrest.

If someone told you it rained fish once upon a time, would you believe them? You'd be forgiven if you said "no." But get this ...

The Fourth Crusade left three terrible legacies: a deepening religious split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic ...