The church would have us believe that the Emperor Constantine suddenly "found Jesus" and decided to turn his entire empire ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Disillusioned by their experiences in Catholicism, some Romans are turning to paganism and finding a connection to their roots through worshipping the gods of antiquity, whom they ...

Constantine the Great at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, where in 312 he defeated his rivals for control of Rome. According to legend, before the battle Constantine experienced a vision of a cross in ...

(The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety. (The Conversation) ...

The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 CE is still one of the most important and contested events in ancient history.

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...