Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy', a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new study reveals. Researchers argue that Picts, Scotti and Saxons ...

Brent Landau, The University of Texas at Austin The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken ...

EOSTRE: The naming of the celebration seems to go back to a pre-Christian goddess in England who was celebrated at beginning of spring. STOCK PHOTO ...

According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as The Ages of Man, during which time humanity reaches its peak and then ends ...

Charles and Camilla visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Andrew Parsons/PA) Later, from a viewing platform a few metres from a ruined temple dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of love ...

Charles and Camilla visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Andrew Parsons/PA) Later, from a viewing platform a few metres from a ruined temple dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, the couple ...