Saint Dionysius the Areopagite is the patron saint of the city of Athens, and is also known as the protector of judges and the judiciary.

Travel back 390 million years after the big bang to the ancient Maisie's Galaxy in this stunning 3D visualization that ...

Beneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, an ancient Roman cemetery holds the secret to the origins of Vatican City.

At the beginning of his pontificate, Leo declared himself to be a “son of St. Augustine.” He also committed himself to ...

Legend has it that when the Statue of Zeus was completed, the king of the gods announced his approval via a lightning bolt.

Several traditions will converge at this celebration held on Halloween night, Friday, October 31st 7:30 at the Milwaukee Art Museum ...

"The eve of Samhain, Oct. 31, was a time of Celtic pagan sacrifice, and Samhain allowed the souls of the dead to return to ...

A ceramic bowl discovered off the coast of Alexandria may contain the earliest known reference to Jesus Christ, according to archaeologists and biblical scholars. The so-called “Jesus Cup” was ...

Ancient pagan societies believed that spirits, gods, or fairies lived inside trees. Touching or knocking on wood was seen as a way to call upon these benevolent tree spirits for protection or good ...

Superstitions have fascinated humans for centuries, offering a mix of fear, comfort, and intrigue. These beliefs often stem from cultural folklore and historical traditions, influencing behaviors in ...

Archaeologists in Central Europe recently uncovered an ancient grave – reopened not by modern looters, but by medieval Poles over 1,000 years ago. The excavation took place at the Nowy Chorów cemetery ...