From its origins — whether in Ancient Rome, medieval England, or Renaissance Europe — to today, April Fools' Day has always ...

This famous question of dynasty requires Cromwell’s diplomatic efforts abroad, as well, as he meet in Episode 1 with the Holy Roman Emperor’s ambassador, Eustace Chapuys, who too is advocating ...

An arch in North Africa A city in present-day Libya, Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus in A.D. 145. This four-way, or tetrapylon, arch, built in his honor stood at ...

An actor from Walsall has spoken of the thrill of being able to own one of his favourite costumes from a classic TV series after winning a charity auction. Richard Price, from Walsall, had played ...

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town ...

Most of the Roman Emperors’ remains or ashes have been lost forever. Credit: VincenzoCamuccini, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain Regarding Roman Emperors and their fate, a significant mystery has ...

Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One ... for extravagant costumes, the exchanging ...

Jeremy Workman’s documentary looks back at a project that may sound like a joke but had serious underpinnings. By Alissa Wilkinson Jason Statham plays a construction worker who’s as deft at ...

The Roman Empire gave its place to the Roman Catholic Church. Photo of the facade of the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy. Credit: Alvesgaspar Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 When the Roman Empire ...