Ginevra de' Benci was a poet famed for her beauty and intellect. But art historians know little about her beyond the writings ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

Found in France, the site featured more than 100 graves filled with ancient metal artifacts—including bracelets, brooches and ...

Byzantine architecture has had a profound influence across the world, including in the Balkans, Middle East, and North ...

Athens is a paradise for history lovers. From ancient temples to Byzantine art, the city offers a journey through millennia ...

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

While preparing for roadwork in the foothills of Jerusalem's Motza neighborhood, diggers happened upon an ancient pillar head ...

This stone capital is considered one-of-a-kind and has not been found anywhere else in the world, according to the IAA.

The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday evening, ahead of the funeral on Saturday. A changing ...

The theory even pulled in imagery from Perry’s own music video for E.T., in which she appears with goat legs. Never mind that the patch also featured symbols clearly representing the crew—like a ...

So said Roman Catholic Archbishop Fr Jason Gordon while delivering the Good Friday homily yesterday at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Independence Square, Port of Spain. He also ...

Given that significance, it's no surprise Easter is steeped in symbolism. The following are some of the many symbols of Easter and what they represent to faithful Christians across the globe.