Throughout its centuries-long existence, the Hagia Sophia has been a place of worship for many different religions and ...

Nearly 60 works from the famed Torlonia Collection are on view in Chicago.

A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning has finally found a home in a new museum ...

A 12-foot bronze statue of a young woman, entitled "Grounded in the Stars," is catching the attention of the art world and ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and cemeteries in, under, and around the city. Remains of a sprawling ...

York was originally a small Celtic settlement before the arrival of the Roman Empire, but it soon became one of the most ...

Scores of area pet owners were shocked and angered this week when authorities charged a Pittsburgh and Harrison funeral ...

Guests and dignitaries will be seated closer to the basilica and coffin. The service will end with prayers for Pope Francis and a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be ...

But why include all those penises in the first place? Like their total count, the official explanation remains elusive. Medieval art is laden with symbolism (including everything from colors ...

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the "bone collector." The insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It creeps along spiderwebs ...

For bishops and archbishops, the liturgical clothes for a funeral include the alb, a white tunic held by a traditional cord called cincture, the amice, a short linen cloth to cover the neck, and a red ...