From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

After being convinced to join the track team, Jermey Morrison has used his gymnastics background to aid in a berth to this ...

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

One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

The importance of these artifacts transcends history or archaeology. Their captivity in gentile hands, if that is still the ...

Explore the origins of Gothic architecture and its influence on pop culture, from churches to horror novels and movies.

While excavating a site for the University of Gloucestershire, archaeologists discovered the remnants of two old churches and ...

Pliny the Elder’s 37 volume Naturalis Historia is the largest single work to have survived from the Roman Empire. It includes ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

Its huge cathedral is a traditional highlight – but a thriving food scene and beautiful surrounds help this small city punch ...

This southwest England area has served as a crossroads for multiple civilizations, dating back 12,000 years.

The Grotto of Diana at the Villa D'Este outside of Rome will open to visitors in May after being closed for 40 years.