A rare mummy portrait from Roman Egypt is set to be auctioned next week. This unique piece features a modern-looking man with ...

When King Henry VIII broke with the pope in his realm and declared himself head of the Church in England, he set in motion a fierce persecution — martyrdoms, ruination of monasteries, theft of church ...

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On my recent visit to Rome, I set aside a full day simply to walk—without a fixed plan, without rushing, allowing the city to reveal its iconic places in its own rhythm. Rome is one of the few cities ...

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