Virgil was one of Rome's most prolific poets, but how much was he influenced by ancient Greece and Greek writers like Homer?

In this three-hour Ancient Rome tour, we will look closely at this period and how, under the influence of the first emperors, Rome rapidly developed into one of the greatest capitals of the ancient ...

BCE is the traditional date of the founding of Rome. What does archaeology reveal about when it was really founded?

A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the high-profile figures to take their seats in ...

Dignitaries and faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral before his burial outside the Vatican.

The famous Guinness logo has been around for decades – but did you ever learn the history behind it? There's more to meet the ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

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The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

Edwin Vazquez, who manages visitor services and security at the Zimmerli and has worked with Goodson for nearly two years, ...