Hiking the trails around Lake Como is one of the best ways to experience panoramic views of the lake while escaping the ...

From the invention of the decimal system in mathematics to the noble philosophy of ahimsa Hindus have contributed their share in all fields of knowledge and learning Over five thousand years ago when ...

Cardinal Prevost's choice of the name Leo links him to Leo XIII, a 19th-century champion of social justice. It also recalls ...

On May 7, cardinals will begin the process of electing the next pontiff, but the method itself dates back centuries ...

The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens housed a colossal statue made of gold and ivory, carved by the famous ...

We arrive at the tee-off, situated on the edge of the precipice. Not having a good head for heights, I approach with caution, hardly daring to look over the edge. It's a long way down. Today's top ...

Go on an unforgettable trip to Greece exploring stunning islands or delving into the rich history with these 7,8,9, 10-day ...

From bunny ears to the middle finger, these hand gesture meanings have complicated backstories The history of hand gestures: ...

between his pieces and two prominent dark-purple urns fashioned during the 17th century from porphyry – which, the artist reminds me, was once “reserved for Roman imperial use”.

Interior of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore According to legend, a fourth-century Roman couple wished to donate their possessions to the Church, and prayed for divine guidance. On the night of 4/5 ...

Lulu Roman, who found fame as a comedic actress and singer on the TV series “Hee Haw” over a run that lasted from 1969 till 1993, died Wednesday at age 78. No cause of death was immediately ...