According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

The Romans added January and February to the calendar but ran into a problem — math and superstition. Here's why February became the odd month out.

How you react to your circumstances makes the biggest impact - and the way you choose to deal with negative people is no exception. As the ruler of a vast empire, Marcus Aurelius had to deal with ...

The design of the tomb was inspired by the pyramids of Egypt, reflecting the cultural fusion present in Rome after the ...

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining is setting tongues wagging as much as it once did in London. “I love Abramovich so much,” enthuses Omer ...

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining is setting tongues wagging as much as it once did in London. “I love Abramovich so much,” enthuses Omer Ataysin, an ...

Ahead of it, the makers have released stunning posters of the lead actors. Akshaye Khanna’s look as emperor Aurangzeb has impressed fans. The periodical drama is all set to release on February 14, ...

as he reigned just two years from 392 to 394 A.D. Eugenius was emperor of the Western Roman Empire but was installed by a military officer following the mysterious hanging of his predecessor ...

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Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

Maddock Films has released posters for the upcoming historical drama Chhaava, featuring Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. The intense portrayal has elicited mixed reactions, with some fans noting a ...