The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.

Every 25 years, believers from around the world flock to Rome to step through one of its four holy doors and have their sins ...

Our in-the-know culinary travel guide to the best things to eat in Italy's bustling capital—plus recipes for making many of ...

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Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...

Over five hundred young people together with authorities, teachers, and ordinary citizens. The Palladium Theatre of Roma Tre ...

Memento mori, a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die," encourages us to live life to the fullest. The phrase originates from ancient Rome, where a servant would remind victorious generals of ...

The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his crucifixion and the early persecution of Christians.

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Restoration work on the Rusovce Mansion in the capital of Slovakia has unearthed remnants of the first known Roman aqueduct ...

One key example: The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which carry the story of Jesus’ followers forward after his ...

A stunning study of Octavian’s victory monument in Nicopolis, Greece, reveals how massive ships gave him the edge in the 31 ...