Archaeologists have been uncovering a 43,000-square-foot building that they believe would have belonged to wealthy, affluent ...

An APSE is a recess in a church or cathedral with a domed roof, which usually contains the altar. APSEs originated in Roman temples ... is a style of design and architecture that was popular ...

A subterranean Roman temple where a mysterious cult worshipped ... An illuminated scene of Mithras slaying a bull flickers to life in the apse, while a soundscape of chanting, bells and horns ...

This semicircular east end (the apse) is typical of early Christian churches, derived from the form of a basilica (a hall of justice) in ancient Roman Architecture. According to the historical ...

involves more than just admiration of its sumptuous mosaics and early Byzantine architecture. Here, on the north side of the peninsula that holds the remains of Roman Parentium, visitors are also ...