The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England ...

Ancient Roman gladiators were often pitted against animals in the arena—animals capable of killing a human being. Skeletal ...

Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...

Before mourners in their thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to grieve, before leaders from around the world arrive to pay ...

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, presided over ...

WWE legend Paul Heyman leaned into his role as a heel on Monday as he roiled a fan during an interview with Pat McAfee after WrestleMania 41.

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Pope Francis regularly referred to Ukraine and its people as “martyred” and ...