Ricci map - detail from a China panel. All images via Wikipedia. In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big ...

The fall of the Roman Empire is one of history’s greatest mysteries, and determining the year it truly ended is a complex question with multiple answers. Explore the vast and tangled legacy of Rome, ...

Let’s explore how geometry shaped Italy’s towns, from Roman castra to Renaissance star cities and post-quake grids in Sicily.

The Western Roman Empire famously ended in A.D. 476 when its last emperor abdicated the throne. But the city of Rome ...

The Rise of Cicero and the Decline of Rome, by Josiah Osgood. I came across this striking passage on campaign finance issues in elections in 66 BCE, which shows that some of the same issues … Continue ...

Explore the greatest and most influential empires in world history, spanning over 45 centuries of civilization. In this first ...

Discover the creative journey behind this latest entry in the beloved builder series, brought to life through vibrant, painterly artwork and thoughtfully designed pages. The Art of Anno 117: Pax ...

A stash of "unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes dug up at a Roman site in northern England has left archaeologists searching for an explanation, they told AFP on Thursday. Eight large shoes ...

Ad insiders break down how the FTC's order on Omnicom and Interpublic Group's merger could hurt some in the news industry.

The consent order now bars Omnicom from making ad placement decisions that discriminate against media publishers for political or ideological reasons, unless directed by individual advertisers.

It’s honestly apparent that an ideological Civil War is in full progress. Unlike the 1860s ,there’s a lot more at stake keeping a violent option in check.

Pope Leo I helped to ensure that Catholicism would outlast the Roman Empire. His name is a reminder that our faith rises above contemporary politics and temporal authority.