The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

The Jesus Fish is one of the most recognizable Christian symbols today, often seen on car bumpers, jewelry, and church logos. While many believe it originated as a secret symbol during Roman ...

The spread of Christianity was made a lot easier by the efficiency of the Roman Empire ... people who were the perfect audience for the Christian message of eternal life. Like Jesus, Paul spoke ...

The Christian tradition seems to be ambivalent toward the Roman state at certain times. We have this apocalyptic tradition that seems to have an implicit criticism of the state and indeed some ...

Greek Independence Day, on March 25, marks the beginning of the Greek revolt against Ottoman rule in 1821 and overlaps with the Feast of the Annunciation.

On a sunny and crisp Jerusalem winter day, a moderate crowd of vendors with old-fashioned trolleys, women wearing headscarves, Christian priests ... Jerusalem was under Roman rule.

The popes restored it several times in the Christian era ... standing as a conspicuous symbol of Roman innovation and power. From planning to completion, building an aqueduct was an extremely ...

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar ... throwing down palm branches on the road. Anglican and Roman Catholic churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves ...