The beheading of John the Baptist has inspired lots of artistic interpretations. When we read Mark’s telling in today’s Gospel, we can see why; it has all the elements of a great story. It’s told as a ...
Richard I and John have gone down in history as a 'good' and a 'bad' king, respectively. Is this view of them fair? Mike Ibeji investigates. The story of King John is a story of failure - he was the ...
The ruin of Newark Castle, where John died, possibly in the gatehouse on the far left It is 800 years since one of England's most reviled monarchs, King John, died from dysentery. BBC News examines ...
Christ's baptism by John the Baptist is depicted in a stained-glass window at Blessed Sacrament Church in Valley Stream, N.Y. The feast of the Baptism of the Lord, celebrated Jan. 8 in 2024, marks the ...
When it comes to American space exploration, John Glenn had the right stuff, making history in 1962 as the first American to orbit Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...