Emperor Crassus became the richest Roman and one of the richest men in the ancient world through his cunning, business savvy ...

The final resting place of the cup of Christ is the ‘holy grail’ of religious tourism. But hundreds of sites claiming to be ...

Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and ...

If you hold yourself back from reaching greater heights due to criticism, chances are you might be the “tallest poppy,” in ...

Tornadoes, taxes, and tennis topped 2024’s stories of the year. Reviewing all things good and bad, the editorial staff at The Oneida Daily Dispatch have ranked the top 10 local stories of 2024. 1.

The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan.

On September 12, 1943, a commando of German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) landed on Campo Imperatore, a plateau above the ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

Isidore of Seville preserved knowledge in the ‘Dark Ages’, earning him the title of patron saint of the internet. His work ...

From the Edict of Milan to the Council of Nicaea, St. Sylvester’s papacy marked a turning point for Christianity.

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of Greek origin.

The iconic sculpture’s journey from the Vatican to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York was a monumental feat of faith and ...