Slavery was a central part of life in ancient Rome, shaping its economy, society, and daily life. But when did it actually end? In this video, we explore how Roman slavery evolved over time, what ...

In 542 AD, during the Gothic War—a conflict sparked by Emperor Justinian’s ambition to restore Roman rule in the West—Eastern ...

Here’s one story about how England began. By the late 4th century AD, Roman Britain was in serious decline. Its legions had been denuded by successive usurpers and pretenders, who kept taking the ...

A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horseback. Where it is from: Rome, Italy. When it was made: Circa A.D. 1 ...

In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...

George Washington's pivotal rejection of power on the Ides of March contrasts with Julius Caesar and provides a model for true greatness.

Discover key March 17 events from Roman empire shifts, St. Patrick's legacy in Ireland, to Italy's unification and global political milestones.

"The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History has a new exhibit about Santa Cruzans who saved the redwoods," writes columnist Ross Eric Gibson. "Josephine Clifford McCracken, considered one of the leading ...

Ecclesiastical disobedience is not to be taken lightly nor used as justification for selfish interest. But as Francis of Assisi's life bears witness, there may be times when one has to choose the ...

Here are five remarkable Christian stops worth visiting on the new King Charles III England Coast Path, each one rooted not only in its own history but also in the wider coastal landscape around it.

As over 20 countries are now impacted by the illegal war, it is difficult to disagree with the notion that this is the original sin from which a multitude of evils flow.

As over 20 countries are now impacted by the illegal war, it is difficult to disagree with the notion that this is the original sin from which a multitude of evils flow.