In one of his final announcements before his death, Pope Francis granted Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí the title of ...

The mathematics underpinning the modern method of elliptic curve cryptography originated with Renaissance architect Filippo ...

Julie Averbach remembers looking at a box of Caesar Salad at Trader Joe’s and on the label was a picture of Augustus of Prima Porta, a famous sculpture carved of the Roman emperor, which she ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

New, almost life-size statues discovered in a necropolis in Pompeii. Details about the possible Roman priestess.

With 195 officially recognised countries in the world, it's hardly surprising that plenty don’t have an airport. This ...

Planning a trip to Rome is all about preparation. The Eternal City is full of history, architecture, and culture. It’s more ...

Founder of Atelier Lavs, the designer, perfumer, and artist has crafted liturgical vestments for both Pope Benedict and the ...

When we think of the Renaissance era in Western Europe our thoughts generally tend towards the opulence and wealth of ruling ...

JD Vance is being slammed online after he broke one of the most notorious Vatican rules during his Easter weekend visit. The vice president was trailed by White House photographer Emily Higgins as he ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Many know the Vatican City as a city and not as a country. But did you know that the Vatican City is the smallest country in ...