The Holy Roman Empire

When the Acropolis’ Parthenon was Converted to a Christian Church

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...

Religion Unplugged1d

What Is Rome’s Holy Year And The Indulgences That Go With It?

Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit Rome during the Catholic Church’s current “Holy Year” or “Jubilee” that runs through January 6, 2026. In modern times, Holy Years usually occur in 25-year ...

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Roman emperor quiz: Test your knowledge on the rulers of the ancient empire

The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now ...

Greek Reporter1d

New Findings on the Origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

New findings reveal the evolution of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, uncovering its transformation from a quarry to ...

Metal detectorist finds medieval silver coin adorned with cross in Poland. See it

Members of the St. Cordula Society, a licensed metal detector group in Poland, arrived at the Museum of the History of the ...

Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

Some 20 hours in, I can say that Civilization 7's age transitions are the series' most radical and disruptive mechanic yet

Civilization VII, if it’s anything like past games in the 4X strategy series, will play just fine with a single mouse in one ...

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What does Nicea have to do with the Great Schism?

As Catholic Christians, we are taught to forgive others, to reconcile with our neighbor, to seek out amicable ways to end grudges and angry separations; yet we have been part of a grudge ...