Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the ...

The most famous gay lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Antinous was known for his physical attractiveness and intelligence. He was also known for his tragic and mysterious death. Shortly before he ...

He served under Emperor Tiberius as the fifth govern of the then-Roman province of Judaea between AD 26 to 36. But he's far better known as the man who presided over Jesus' trial – the one that ...

Roman history Scholars have long debated the historical facts of Jesus’ trial. In my 2025 book, “Killing the Messiah,” I do too.

Instead, it blamed Herod Antipas, the Jewish ruler of Galilee – the region where Jesus grew up. Other texts from after the first few centuries A.D. said that Pilate became a Christian. Roman history ...

Former Costa Rican president who compared Trump to ‘Roman emperor’ says US has revoked his visa By Djenane Villanueva and Michael Rios, CNN 2 minute read Published 7:17 PM EDT, Wed April 2, 2025 ...

Tacitus, respected for his critical eye on Roman politics, did not shy away from detailing the tyrannical nature of Rome's emperors. His accounts relied on official records, Senate proceedings ...

The Annals, written by the Roman historian Tacitus only 91 years after Jesus's death, begins with the death of Emperor Augustus in 14AD and finishes with Nero's suicide 54 years later.

According to Dr. Ecker, “This is the best-documented Roman court case from Iudaea apart from the trial of Jesus.” The ...

Rare Roman gold coins discovered in Luxembourg The 1,700-year-old coins depict eight emperors–including one that tried to bring paganism back. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 14, 2025 10:32 AM EST ...

Archaeologists in Luxembourg have discovered a lavish 1,700-year-old hoard of Roman gold coins that had been placed near the foundations of a small, tower-like Roman fort. The team unearthed 141 ...