Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita is among the most intriguing female figures in Byzantine history for a number of good reasons.

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The creation of statues and busts of emperors was once one of the most revered art forms in the Roman Empire. But by the end of the empire, this tradition began to fade. In this video, we explore how ...

Jesus said that those who believe in him would do greater works than he did (John 14:12). How is this possible?

Petra is one of the oldest cities in the world, and has attracted over a million visitors in recent years. Carved into ...

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The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns stepped up, acknowledged Christmas, and helped sick children eat this holiday season. Reigns is a two-time leukemia survivor and a supporter of the Joe DiMaggio ...

A version of this essay first appeared in The Swell, Salon's culture newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this, for more culture that's made to last. Two years ago, a viral trend tore ...

Researchers created a digital dataset to map roads that would throughout the Roman Empire around 150 C.E. By piecing together historical records, topographic maps, and satellite imagery, the research ...

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Researchers have launched Itiner-e, an interactive digital map tracing 300,000 kilometers of ancient Roman roads. The project reveals a far more extensive Roman network than previously believed, ...