In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a "friend to a stranger", is widely perceived to be synonymous to ...

The future of Christmas food could include artificial meat, soil-free veg, and hybrid protein treats among other alternatives ...

Archaeologists uncovered Frescoes and Colonnaded Hall in Pompeii, revealing stunning artwork and insights into Roman life.

The twelve apostles, the chosen followers of Jesus Christ, went throughout the ancient world preaching, spreading ...

What is the origin of the ancient Etruscans, and what do we know to date from archaeological and genetic research?

Did Joseph and Mary really need to go to Bethlehem because of a Roman census, or is this unhistorical, as some scholars ...

Christmas Day is celebrated around the world, but the ways it is observed vary greatly depending on cultural, and regional ...

The Massacre of the Innocents is a biblical event in which King Herod orders the execution of all male children in Bethlehem.

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old shipwreck near the ancient Greek city of Kydonies, now known as Ayvalık, on ...

According to Greek folklore, a group of tiny goblins, called kalikantzaroi, come out during Christmas hoping to wreak some ...

Archaeologists discovered ancient graves of Lombard kings in Pavia, Italy, unearthing artifacts and burial traditions.