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

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The demise of the first Argentine to lead the Roman Catholic Church set into motion a series of rituals ... of mourning that dates back to ancient Rome. The funeral Mass must take place four ...

Although the team obviously can’t tie zircon minerals to the Roman Empire’s collapse, their lengthy migration inside frozen chunks of glacier further underscore the 6th century ice age’s severity.

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

Michel de Nostredame — a French astrologist and soothsayer from the 16th century known as Nostradamus — is also said to have ...

From the fall of Rome to the rise of Christianity, Tom Holland's books offer a modern lens on ancient history. Here, we rank ...

Award-winning historian Bettany Hughes presents this eight-part documentary series about ancient Rome, exploring each day in-depth. Each episode delves into the psyche and uncovers new archaeological ...

For over two thousand years, successive societies forged the civilization of ancient Greece. From the early societies of the ...

The series takes place in the late First Century ... creating a truly unique experience for fans of Ancient Rome. Eight Days That Made Rome is created and hosted by Bettany Hughes.