Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus that depicts Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest.

During their examination, specialists found that the 3 x 7.7 x 2.4-foot sarcophagus featured detailed designs characteristic of other Roman sarcophagi. These relief decorations included garlands ...

While Santa Claus is often pictured flying across the night sky on Christmas Eve, a team of archaeologists may have unearthed a sarcophagus containing the remains of the saint whose spirit of ...

Just in the Nick of time. Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a sarcophagus that they believe could belong to Saint Nicholas — the generous Christian holy man who inspired Santa Claus.