Today in History for Jan. 27: In AD 398, John Chrysostom, the greatest preacher of his age, was consecrated bishop of Constantinople.

When we think of Africa’s largest museums, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo usually steal the ...

Depictions of the eccentricities of Roman leaders were (and remain) interesting. But such leaders were often also dangerous, ...

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time ...

Excavations in Rome’s Pietralata uncover ancient roads, tombs, and a Hercules shrine, revealing daily life and religious ...

This is the story of Marcus Aurelius, the last of the "Five Good Emperors" of Rome, and of the teachings of Stoicism, which influenced his journey.

Hygienic conditions were poor in the city's older bathing facilities, a new study reveals. The analysis sheds light on ...

People have worshipped god since the beginning of recorded time. Some have been demigods, or half-human, or semi-divine.

Archaeologists from Ghent and Warsaw University uncovered the secrets of how Romans preferred their wine two thousand years ...

SXSW reveals its 2026 lineup, which includes 'Ready or Not 2,' 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and new films from Boots Riley ...