The discovery of an ancient skeleton in northern Italy could shed new light on brutal Roman crucifixions. There is relatively little archaeological evidence of crucifixions, the method used to execute ...

While experts previously had some knowledge of the use of crucifixion by ancient civilizations, this is 'the first tangible evidence to actually see how it worked.' Excavations conducted by English ...

Disturbing photographs recently emerged from Syria showing the bodies of two executed men hanging on crosses. Why has a punishment used in ancient Rome now emerged as a feature of Syria's civil war?

ISIS has revived the barbaric practice. The time to stop both of them is now. From Easter services to cablecasts of Bill O’Reilly’s bestseller Killing Jesus, Christians are focused on the crucifixion ...

In November 1990, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in a burial cave in south Jerusalem, uncovering 12 bone boxes with two bearing inscriptions of 'Caiaphas' - the high priest who, according ...

ANCIENT remains of a “crucifixion” victim have been found for just the second time in history, offering fresh insight into the way Jesus Christ may have died. The two thousand-year-old skeleton was ...

Archaeologists revealed more wonders of the ancient world in 2021. They ranged from a lost city, a mummy with a golden tongue, and 2,400-year-old baskets of fruit. We document some of the best ...

Disturbing photographs recently emerged from Syria showing the bodies of two executed men hanging on crosses. Why has a punishment used in ancient Rome now emerged as a feature of Syria's civil war?