By trying to protect dairy farmers and raise their incomes, the government created a massive cheese surplus, then gave it away, thus harming the farmers they ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the consecration of Pope Leo the Great, the end of the Synod of Pistoria, and CS Lewis s conversion to Christianity ...

President Donald Trump issued a statement on Monday honoring the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, an ancient celebration observed ...

If Europe is a tapestry of history, culture, and landscapes, its rivers are surely the golden threads weaving it all together. There’s a romance to river cruising here that’s impossible to replicate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There is something decidedly decadent about checking into a nice hotel. Perhaps it’s the crisp, ...

For two thousand years, Mary—the mother of Jesus—has been honored in cathedrals, hymns, and paintings as the Virgin Mother of God. From Michelangelo’sPietàto the gilded mos ...

A little historic town in the UK is urging the authorities to reopen an old train station to attract more tourists to its famous Roman heritage sites. Located on the east side of Newport, in South ...

Ubisoft is consistently clowned on these days, and to be fair, they deserve it. However, that doesn't mean that they haven't put out a ton of great games throughout their lengthy and illustrious ...

The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just outside the ancient city's walls ...

One class of ancient Roman gladiator called the hoplomachus was inspired by the equipment and fighting style of the Greek hoplite.

The Greeks were the most inventive, developing techniques for swaying voters, for stealing elections, and disqualifying opponents from running for office. Some of the Athenian politicians were as ...