Archaeologists excavating a Roman-era fort in northern England have unearthed several enormous ancient leather soles that ...

The character of Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's 2000 film Gladiator has become an iconic figure in popular ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of ...

It is said that only a few people alive today still work with the remarkable "sea silk," which has been long prized for its enduring sheen.

It’s not coincidental that today’s optional memorial follows the Solemnity of Peter and Paul. Sts. Peter and Paul stand at ...

The Roman empire began in 27 B.C.E. when Augustus Caesar declared himself as the first Roman emperor. The official date of ...

The prayers of the Roman Missal are our faith heritage, and they comprise a tremendous treasury of belief. This is why it is so important that the translation of these words be accurate and authentic.

Church Has Always Condemned Abortion By Fr. William Saunders The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In ...