A gold shilling located by a metal detectorist near Norwich may be no larger than a fingernail, but it wields quite a bit of ...

Ancient Greek physicians believed the full moon could unbalance the mind, linking lunar cycles to madness and mental ...

Oysters and escargot are recognised as luxury foods around the world – but they were once valued by the lower classes as ...

When Odysseus encounters the Cyclops in Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, the giant’s first question is: “Who are you, strangers?

Kings and emperors of old used gold and silver tableware not just for dining, but to project power and prestige. These ...

The Nicene confession of faith is recognized today as an ecumenical trait d’union that no later schism or heresy has been ...

"It was like a scene out of a movie… we couldn't believe what we were seeing." During excavations in Caesarea, Israel, ...

For centuries, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have stirred fascination. These legendary structures, once towering ...

A sprawling 581-square-foot mosaic, discovered by a prisoner at Megiddo jail, features an ancient Greek inscription that declares Jesus "God" - the earliest known instance of such a declaration ...

Alb: A long white linen vestment with sleeves, it symbolizes the purity of heart that the priest brings to the altar.

Why can we say that 146 BCE was crucial in the formation of the Roman Empire, perhaps more than any other single year?