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

To modern eyes, much of Pompeii’s erotic art might look like ancient pornography. But to the Romans, these images weren’t necessarily scandalous. They were part of everyday life.

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 ...

Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the University of Oxford, and the University of Innsbruck have ...

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, ...

Kenyan-American Artist Wangechi Mutu Makes Rome Debut with Groundbreaking multi-sensory Solo Exhibition at Galleria Borghese.

An archaeological dig in eastern France revealed the remnants of a five-foot-high equestrian statue that likely overlooked a city's gates.

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 ...

In 1471, Pope Sixtus IV transformed the ancient Capitoline Hill into a temple to ancient art. Five centuries later, the Capitoline Museums complex still remains the oldest public collection in the ...

Beyond its ancient ruins and Baroque landmarks, Rome has quietly become a hub for vibrant, large-scale street art. From forgotten industrial zones to hidden alleys, this video explores how local and ...

Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...