Here is madness indeed – but whether the Emperor’s or the nuncio’s must be a matter of opinion. Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor 1576–1617, was certainly one of the oddest members of his extraordinary ...

On the Conquest of Constantinople is one of the most important historical sources on the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople.

This reveals how heavily influenced Newton was by European alchemists, above all the Pole Michael Sendivogius (who, the story goes, had convinced Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II of his ability to perform ...

Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President ...

Experts in Denmark initially overlooked the “unusual” Roman item because it was buried with “enough weapons for a small army.

Ordained as a bishop by a traditionalist sect, he was excommunicated then reinstated by the Vatican, but was undone by his ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the ... one of them will betray him and hand him over to the Roman soldiers. Around the world, Bishops and priests come ...

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

Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine blessing, who called himself the living water, and who, with water, established Baptism for our sake as the ...

Old Town Square is a popular spot in Prague, with travelers flocking here in droves for its beautiful architecture, colorful history and vibrant atmosphere. The UNESCO-listed square hasn't changed ...

Starting out as a Roman statesman and military leader, Augustus used his cunning and political leverage to become the first … ...

Pagans in Europe and the Middle East gave presents at several winter festivals, including Saturnalia, a raucous Roman festival in honor of Saturn, god of agriculture, which began on Dec. 17.