Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, ...

The legendary ancient Greek courtesan Lais of Corinth was famous for her beauty that left no man resistant to her charms, and her extravagant demands and sharp tongue ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

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The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

Amancio Williams's ideas emerge as the result of a deep understanding of the most advanced trends of his time.

Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a lost city dating back thousands of years – and newfound evidence suggests ...

The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with ...