Emperor Trajan
Archaeology
Rome Restores Trajan’s Basilica With Russian Oligarch’s Funds
A portion of Rome's Basilica Ulpia, the magnificent columns built under Roman Emperor Trajan, has been reconstructed using funds from a now-sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Recovering some of the monument's former glory, the new reconstruction of Basilica Ulpia extends the Corinthian...
Culture
Saint Hyacinth, the Greek God of Love
Saint Hyacinth, the Greek god of love from Crete, is celebrated every year on July 3, the date he martyred for the love of Christ.
According to the Orthodox Church, Saint Hyacinth was a steward of the Emperor Trajan, who...