The victory of Emperor Constantine during a civil war allowed for some of the most dramatic events in Roman history. The emperor’s tale of divine intervention at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge ...

During the 15th and 16th centuries, a wave of Greek Byzantine scholars arrived in Italy where they contributed tremendously ...

Michael III, the "Alcoholic" Byzantine Emperor, ruled surprisingly well despite his controversial behavior and personal ...

Founded by Alexander the Great's father King Philip II in 356 B.C.E., the historic city of Philippi has become one of the ...

On 17 March 2025, Künker held its successful “Spring Auction Sale 419,” where 638 selected lots with ancient coins realized a ...

Myra's oddest claim to fame is that in the 3rd century BC it was home to a bishop called Saint Nicholas, who is alleged to ...

Mosaics from the early 6th century AD from the Church of Panagia Kanakaria at Lythrangomi are featured and are known as rare by archaeologists, surviving when Byzantine emperors banned the use of ...

last May. The retired welder said he stumbled across the rare Roman coin - which dates back to 69AD - after being told by his wife to "bugger off out for a bit". It is believed to be the first gold ...

A gold Roman coin believed to be the first of its kind ever found in Britain is set to fetch thousands at auction after being unearthed by a metal detectorist.