Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where six other popes are buried.

Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...

Elon Musk has linked modern-day population decline to ancient Rome. The original post listed three reasons why people today are having fewer children: "Kids no longer earn — some stay in school till ...

Over the past decades, scientists have gleaned details of the “green Sahara.” Now, with the help of ancient DNA from mummified remains, geneticists are figuring out who once lived there.

As someone who’s spent years researching the economy of Ancient Rome, it all feels a shade familiar. In fact, tariffs were also used in Ancient Rome, and for some of the reasons that governments ...

Buried beneath a quiet Italian town, a 2,000-year-old necropolis has revealed the rare tomb of a Roman gladiator. This 1,700-year-old tomb is part of a larger burial site once known as Liternum, a ...

In anticipation of the Jubilee and the expected increase in visitors – up to 35 million, a major rise from the 7-10 million who visit every year – Rome has had a facelift. Piazzas are spruced ...

They were masters of ancient Rome – powerful, ruthless military generals who had expanded the sphere of Roman influence, seizing power for themselves and seeking to add the vast Egyptian empire to ...

Massive Lobster Breakdown & Feast Posted: April 3, 2025 | Last updated: April 3, 2025 During Florida’s mini season, we hauled in a massive spiny lobster and now it’s time to see what’s inside.

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.