It is really one of the most dramatic episodes in American history: Paul Revere and others rushing to warn the countryside, ...

Historians around the state are revisiting the nation's origin story with fresh eyes, centering on communities that have ...

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

Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ...

With the help of a tech start-up, the Madrid museum is enlisting technology to quantify large crowds in its artworks and ...

When we think of the Renaissance era in Western Europe our thoughts generally tend towards the opulence and wealth of ruling ...

A wine shop sign in the ruins of the ancient Roman city Herculaneum’s main street. The sign tells viewers to 'come to the sign of the bowls' (ad cucumas). Some of the wines also have vintage dates.

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

To the very end, Francis’s authenticity and his ability to draw in Catholics and non-Catholics alike shone forth.

A new study contradicts the long-held assumption that Ireland’s Neolithic passage tombs were reserved for members of an elite ...

Perched on top of Santorini's sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk ...