This sixth-century pectoral comprises 14 Byzantine gold coins and a gold disc gathered over two centuries.

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque early on Saturday on the third day of his trip to Turkey.The Blue Mosque is ...

There’s something electric about walking down a street where every stone beneath your feet has witnessed empires rise and fall. In a handful of places around the globe, the ancient past doesn’t hide ...

Dame and the Sagrada Familia to Canterbury and the Duomo di Milano, here's our round-up of the best cathedrals in the world.

BYZANTINE RITE CATHOLICS. The Byzantine Rite Catholic Church resulted from efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to convert Eastern Orthodox Christians in the old Austro-Hungarian Empire during the ...

Centuries of church schisms show that if there’s a doctrine to be fought over, there’s a good chance Christians will fight ...

The prayer marked the highlight of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey and the main reason for his trip, the first of his ...

A mosaic depicting the Byzantine emperor Justinian I (left) decorates Ravenna’s Basilica of San Vitale (right). The monumental building was one of many constructed ...

Historians’ dismissal of the continent’s Muslim legacy is helping to feed contemporary divisions By David Motadel In 1993, ...

At the Council of Nicaea in 325, the Emperor Constantine summoned bishops from around the Roman Empire. The council hashed ...

Found in the Midyat district's Beyazsu recreation area, this Byzantine mosaic spans 430 square feet and features the name ...

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