Rome’s city centre is vast, and to fully explore its historical and cultural treasures, you would need at least a week. But ...

A brain transmuted into glass by the famous volcano should have been impossible. Some scientists say it still is.

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...

Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of an ancient painter.” ...

The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...

After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...

Archaeologists near Rome uncovered an ancient Jewish structure used for ritual washing. Photos show the unique find for Italy ...

Among the ruins they found a bronze helmet ... But many have occupied themselves with questions about the role of Jews in ancient Rome’s famous bloodsport, including whether fights took place ...

Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The ruins of Pompeii, Italy, are famous for their striking ... But what materials did ancient Roman artists use to create these masterpieces?