When Ridley Scott announced a sequel to a great epic classic after 24 years, expectations were understandably high. With the ...

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

The last pope buried outside the Vatican was Leo XIII in 1903. Francis’s will stipulated a simple burial "in the earth, ...

Marcos, world leaders to pay last respects to Pope Francis today The Vatican made final preparations Friday for Pope Francis' ...

Roman generals and emperors offer important lessons about the dangers of authoritarian rule. In an attempt to always appear ...

Here are some of the best UK cities to help you choose your 2025 staycation. The capital remains the best city in the country ...

What did race and identity mean to the Romans? In this episode of Kings and Generals, we examine ancient views on ethnicity, ...

If you've ever wondered how farming spread far and wide, our research on past human societies offers one explanation: contact ...

The Times Opinion columnist discusses religion and belief — at this moment in our politics, and in our lives more generally.

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...

A belief that Jesus travelled to India and adopted Buddhist teachings and methods has been around since at least the 19th Century when scholars attempted to explain the similarities between Christiani ...

In theology class, we are all taught that humanity as a whole is made ‘in the image and likeness of God’ as referenced in Genesis 1:26. Yet, women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, despite ...