Due to a unique set of circumstances at the beginning of the 16th century, a teenage monarch inherited much of Europe, ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in just a few hours, according to Vatican historian Ambrogio Piazzoni.

Here is madness indeed – but whether the Emperor’s or the nuncio’s must be a matter of opinion. Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor 1576–1617, was certainly one of the oddest members of his extraordinary ...

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

"The Soul of Nature" is the first thorough survey of Caspar David Friedrich's career to be staged in the United States, and ...

The papal conclave, a gathering of 130 Roman Catholic cardinals who will elect ... who took the name Pope Julius II. To get elected, Julius made a series of promises to his fellow cardinals ...

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U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

King Frederick II was also enthusiastic about these works and collected them with great passion. Dr. Franziska Windt is the academic curator of the collection. During the one-hour tour, she will guide ...