When Nero died in 68 AD, the Roman world was thrown into confusion as multiple impostors emerged claiming to be the fallen emperor, exploiting fame, distance, and weak communication to gather soldiers ...

The comparison cited by Gideon Rachman between Donald Trump and the Roman emperor Nero is doubly suggestive (“A post-Trump restoration is still possible”, Opinion, February 10). On the one hand, it is ...

Historian John Stow claimed that Henry VIII had around 70,000 people executed (although this is believed to be an exaggerated ...

Jim Caviezel’s 2018 biblical movie is set to leave Netflix next month. The film follows Paul, imprisoned in a Roman cell, ...

Jim Caviezel’s 2018 biblical film will soon exit Netflix’s content library. The film follows Paul, imprisoned in a Roman cell, awaiting execution under Emperor Nero. This is the second Christian faith ...

I know all about the kings and queens who brought progressive reforms and won great wars. But what about those that did some disturbing things and committed atrocious crimes? That's what I want to ...

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In honor of its 150th anniversary, Hopkins launched the “Next Conversations” series on Feb. 18, held at the George Peabody ...

People complain about construction delays, but even the most sluggish modern transit project has nothing on Greece’s Corinth Canal, which didn’t open until 2,500 years after it was announced. Four ...

Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first time that ...

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk dueled with the U.S. ambassador to Poland after the latter voiced outrage over comments the country’s parliamentary speaker made suggesting President Donald Trump ...

Debasement occurs when fiat currencies lose purchasing power and investor confidence over time. Fiscal stress, monetary easing and geopolitical risk drive demand for alternative stores of value like ...