This is Venetian artist Palma Vecchio’s depiction of Emperor Constantine I and his mother, Saint Helen, who greatly influenced his religious beliefs. Vecchio lived from 1480-1528. (Courtesy Photo) The ...

And Constantine was a consummate pragmatist and a consummate politician. And I think he gauged well the upsurge in interest and support Christianity was receiving, and so played up to that very nicely ...

History’s deepest currents are stirred not only by armies and decrees but also by the invisible workings of profound emotions ...

Alice Roberts’ history of the late Roman empire dispels the notion of a faith for the poor and oppressed – but lacks an ...

Key players in a high-stakes game of politics and theology. Like the king in chess, Constantine occupied a prominent position at the Council of Nicaea, but he did not actually do very much.

MinnPost’s reporters work hard to bring you news about what’s happening in MN. Your tax-deductible donation today will show your support of our journalists and keep our stories paywall-free. On March ...

Several cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau this September were greeted on the dock with a sign that asked a religious question: “Why Aren’t Christians More Like Jesus?” Why indeed? Having read ...