Italy offers an incredible mix of beauty, history, and charm,each region telling a story through its landscapes, architecture ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...

Seek your lover in the daytime, says Ovid. Be careful of the night. You won't choose the right person if you're drunk. And ...

London researchers recently reconstructed large Roman plaster collection, revealing vibrant frescoes hidden for 1,800 years ...

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ...

Archaeologists discovered a sealed and untouched Etruscan tomb in the San Giuliano Necropolis near Rome, offering insight ...

To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t ...

It wasn’t until the middle of the 16th century that the city became part of the Kingdom of France. By then, the city had been ...

Two dozen Caravaggio paintings from museums and private collectors across the world are on display in Rome's Palazzo ...

It’s not coincidental that today’s optional memorial follows the Solemnity of Peter and Paul. Sts. Peter and Paul stand at ...

A gruesome but fascinating discovery in an ancient cemetery near York has brought fresh light to the brutal world of Roman ...