It may surprise you to know that New Year’s Day celebration has not always been a thing even though it is one of the most ...

Pope Francis on December 24 inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome. One of the symbolic images of every Jubilee is ...

"David sought to reinforce his views and visual art with material from the classical world." Bilal Junejo explores the significance of Ancient Rome in Jacques-Louis David's paintings.

A 2000-year-old 70-acre Roman Bath was completely restored in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ephesus in Turkey.

From Babylonian kings to 21st-century gym memberships, the tradition of starting fresh on January 1 has ancient roots—and ...

Remember this moment because it probably won't last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's ...

Authorities in Egypt have arrested two men for attempting to steal hundreds of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts from the ...

ComingSoon Senior Editor Brandon Schreur spoke to Gladiator II costume designer Dave Crossman about his experiences on the ...

The ancient Romans recognized Janus as the god of transitions and new beginnings. They gave his name to the January, the ...

More archeological excavation is needed to clarify exactly what this pit was used for. “Roman society was full of ...

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...

This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and ...