Ancient texts and modern movies alike depict the Roman Empire as a society that pitted men against animals for bloodsport.

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Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, ...

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Irish holy man St Malachy's chilling 1000-year-old ancient prophecy claims that Pope Francis' death could be about to ignite ...

The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians. But an eight-year study suggests ...