In the early fourth century A.D., Rome was notorious for persecuting Christians. Yet the night before battle, Constantine ...

Built in the 18th century, the Austrian National Library is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It features a fascinating Baroque style and now restored beauty.

From the church that held the tombs of emperors to the giant pyramid in Rome and the original "Colosseum" statue, these were the iconic landmarks of the late ancient world. Discover the fate of four ...

Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California ...

The Roman Empire conjures up images of military power, gladiatorial contests, and feats of engineering, but to the men who ruled, life was complicated and fraught with risk. Julius Caesar, whose power ...