Jewish bankers and the Holy See from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century by Poliakov, Léon, 1910- Publication date 1977 Topics Banks and banking -- Italy -- History, Jewish bankers -- History, ...

Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.

Rocks on Iceland beaches confirm the Late Antique Little Ice Age, caused by volcanic eruptions, precipitated the fall of the Roman Empire.

The Holy Roman Empire was vast, powerful in name but fractured in reality. This video explores how conflicting loyalties, ...

COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s use of the optional Mass during Ordinary Time should spur priests worldwide to do the same.

Other must-visit attractions in Vienna include: Leopold Museum: The Leopold Museum houses a collection of Viennese art from ...

Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia From 500 BCE on, the Roman Empire extended its territory across parts of Europe and North Africa until its frontier totaled some 7,500 kilometres by the 2nd ...

A suite of geophysical surveys were conducted on and around the site of a 4th Century Roman fort in Southern Jordan from 2002-2005 as part of the Humayma Excavation Project. Presented here are the ...

One of the most beautiful cities in Germany on the Danube, here are the best things to do in Regensburg for a great time.

There’s a fascinating May 23, 2013 news item on phys.org about reading habits in the 14th century, Today we constantly switch from one text to another: news, blogs, email, workplace documents and more ...

Roman Britain, once the proud jewel of the Roman Empire, was a land filled with grandeur, thriving cities, and remarkable infrastructure. By the third century, Britain was home to bustling urban ...