Take the early 17th century, when the humble salad was unexpectedly sweet — before French haute cuisine banished sugar firmly ...

That is the main reason most popes in history have chosen the name John. After stating his new name, the new Pope is taken to ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, held on April 26, 2025, was a profoundly significant event, attracting over 400,000 attendees, including delegations and leaders from around the world, leading many to ...

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...

An Fear Ciúin lives and works in the Irish midlands. He has a keen interest in medieval and early modern history. He’s ...

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013 sent shockwaves through the global community, breaking an eight-century ...