Christians are called to follow Jesus and reject coercive forms of religious and political power, to live lives of love and ...

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

Timgad is a mysterious city located in the heart of the Sahara that was once bustling with Roman life – … Continue reading ...

Christianity has deep-roots in both Palestine and Armenia, home to some of the world’s oldest Christian communities. Jesus ...

Some of the earliest evidence of Christian communities in Jordan is found in spiritually infused artistry dating from the third to the 19th centuries, serving as creative expressions of faith and ...

What if the story behind Valentine’s Day isn’t just a legend? In "The Legend of Valentine," award-winning filmmaker Sheldon ...

Arbogast was a Frank–the Germanic-speaking peoples who invaded the Western Roman Empire during the Fifth Century. When Christianity was becoming increasingly dominant in the Roman Empire ...

The cache included swords, spears, lances and chainmail. Researchers think these items may have been buried as part of a ceremony or sacrifice Sonja Anderson The discovery might illuminate the ...

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out unafraid to risk official censure or even ...

Mediterranean; Ancient Period Roman Empire Early Christianity and Social History Jaclyn Maxwell is Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of History. Her research focuses on ...

The Roman system of controlling of the tribes north of Hadrian's Wall broke down. Scouting was abandoned and forts like ...

a Roman military officer who was killed for spreading the Christian faith in 286. She lived in the Roman Empire during the reign of Diocletian, and died in 288. According to legend, she attended ...