The quality of the preservation was such that his mortal remains emitted a pleasant fragrance 800 years after his entombment.

Later this year, on Oct. 3, 2026, we will commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. As one of the most popular saints, revered within and beyond Christianity, Francis is ...

LIMA, Jan 1 (Reuters) - At least three people were killed in a New Year's Eve attack on informal miners in Pataz district in northern Peru, local authorities and a mining firm said on Thursday, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brussels' 800-year-old Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula transforms into a stunning canvas of light through LUMINISCENCE ...

It was a big year for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender launched a podcast, emerged as one of the most prominent opponents of President Donald Trump ...

Officials from historic England churches are turning to heat pumps to ensure their choir boxes, pews, and balconies are comfortable. It's part of a unique trend among the tabernacles to replace aging ...

It was a big year for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. And in a more under-the-radar fashion, Newsom oversaw a deep portfolio of legislation this year that could form the basis of a future national ...

With wind in their faces and history beneath their feet, they struck royal metal. A small town's American dream is at risk. What happens when its biggest employer shuts down? Russian general killed by ...

A tiny, medieval metal pen, lost in a monastery around 800 years ago, has turned up again in the German Harz Mountains. Archaeologists uncovered the silver-tipped stylus at the long-vanished ...