Francis lived by the idea that greatness is found in humility, not spectacle. His wooden casket was adorned only with the symbols of faith, hope, and love.

Though dramatic images of ancient Roman gladiators fighting great beasts like lions and tigers have appeared in books and ...

Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

A skeleton recovered from a Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators ...

ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending Saturday’s ...

A large necropolis discovered in an ancient oasis provides a missing piece to the archaeological puzzle of the Iron Age, officials said. Screengrab from the United Arab Emirates' Department of Culture ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...

After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.

Reading like the lyrics to a popular song or poem from modern times, ancient Greek poems have prompted new insights into ...

Roman generals and emperors offer important lessons about the dangers of authoritarian rule. In an attempt to always appear ...

You don't have to be one of those people who can't go a single day without thinking about the Roman Empire to know about the ...