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 important leader of the Holy Roman Empire, but she was also a member of ...

A full cabinet of marvelous costars includes Tommy Lee Jones, David Strathairn, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Adam Driver, Lee ...

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

This Roman senator wrote some of the greatest letters in history. Here’s how Pliny the Younger’s words have kept ancient Rome ...

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 ...

Christians first celebrated Christmas as the birthday of the infant Jesus in ancient Rome on the 25th of December AD 336.

Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome, where history and architectural marvels come alive. Experience the grandeur of the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought for glory in front of ...

Christmas is one of the most celebrated occasions worldwide, and also has a long-running, complex history. What is Christmas? Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating ...

We know, we know - history can seem like a dud. Learning about people who aren't even on this Earth anymore - their birth, ...

Western civilization arose in Greece in the 8th century BC, when some 1,500 city-states emerged from a murky, illiterate 400-year-old Dark Age.

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing concrete.

As travel abroad has become common for more Americans, many have enjoyed Europe’s vibrant squares. Why doesn’t the United States have more of that kind of gathering spot and is change afoot?