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Westminster Abbey Reveals Surprising Connection to First Holy Roman Emperor
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:23:00 GMT
A Medieval silk bag that once held Henry III's seal has connections to Charlemagne's burial shroud. A Medieval silk bag the size of a clenched fist is revealing previously little-known links between ...
This day in history
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT
1818 – “Silent Night” was performed for the first time, at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorff, Austria. 1868 – U.S. President Andrew Johnson granted an unconditional pardon to all persons ...
Why Was the Holy Roman Empire Called Roman When it Was Germanic?
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT
The Holy Roman Empire, not to be confused with the Roman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in human history. It is traditionally dated back to when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor ...
Ancient 'Mount of Olives' lamp with Jewish Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:58:00 GMT
A rare 1,700-year-old lamp with Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
In the Footsteps of Faith
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:35:00 GMT
The Holy Land, a region synonymous with faith, history, and spirituality, offers a unique opportunity to explore sacred Christian heritage sites ...
Rome's secret escape route of the popes reopens to public
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:21:00 GMT
A centuries-old fortified passage between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo reopened to the public on Monday with a new programme of special guided tours.
REMEMBER SABBATH DAY, KEEP IT HOLY II
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:38:00 GMT
In the first of the “Remember the Sabbath Day” series, we established that the true Sabbath day is Saturday, the seventh day, not Sunday, which is the first day of the week. This was confirmed by ...
Graves of Lombard Kings Discovered in Pavia, Italy
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:07:00 GMT
Archaeologists discovered ancient graves of Lombard kings in Pavia, Italy, unearthing artifacts and burial traditions.
Why Christmas is Celebrated on December 25: The Link to Roman Festivals
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:04:00 GMT
Discover why Christmas is celebrated on December 25. Learn how early Christians linked the birth of Jesus with the Roman festival Natalis Solis Invictus.
New section of Emperor Nero's 'Golden House' reopens
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:21:00 GMT
ROME (Reuters) - A section of Ancient Roman Emperor Nero's vast underground Domus Aurea (Golden ... Rome is preparing for an influx of tourists during the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year, or Jubilee, ...