How these precious commodities reached the empire is the focus of a new exhibition, From Sharjah to Rome: Along the Spice Route, currently on display at the Curia Julia – the former seat of the Roman ...

Under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of ...

Discover the 10 Oldest Cathedrals in The World, from Armenia's ancient Etchmiadzin to Spain's revered Santiago de Compostela, ...

This article introduces the most stunning small towns in Italy, each shining as the perfect peaceful retreat with local charm ...

The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, ...

Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.

Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection ...

The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery.

Opinion: Churches and their strident faiths have been perhaps the most guilty of upsetting democracy by installing chaos and tyranny in its place.

More people are looking to ditch their Spanish and Italian holidays for this Mediterranean gem full of culture, history and stunning beaches.

At Cornell, I’ve come to realize that, by this point in history, to think that anything at all is unprecedented is simply to have not read enough history. There is no question that someone else has ...