Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

Discover Tuscany’s charming countryside, Florence’s art treasures, Venice’s grand waterways, and Rome’s ancient sites on this Italian getaway. Begin in Padua, with a boat ride to the ...

Triumphal arches have been used for imperialistic ends since Roman antiquity, and the president’s latest proposal is no exception.

A once-secret passage used by Emperor Commodus to access the Rome Colosseum is opening to the public for the first time, ...

This walk explores the exterior of the Colosseum and nearby Trajan's Market. Includes views of surrounding ruins and the Colosseo metro entrance.

Walk the S-shaped way emperors slipped into the arena, virtually restored. Visitors to Rome will soon do something no ...

By ingesting massive amounts of data, AI has revolutionized historical preservation by enabling the creation of detailed 3D ...

Italy has a unique charm that stays with you long after you leave. With so many iconic sites and picture-perfect towns to see ...

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Rock singers including Sting and Peter Gabriel could perform at the Colosseum, its new director has said. Simone Quilici ...

Experts say the notorious emperor Commodus may have survived an assassination attempt inside this tunnel, which is now open ...

At Rome’s Casal Lumbroso site, humans 400,000 years ago turned a dead elephant into food and tools—proof of astonishing ...