Burns Library. “From Rome to the Heights” features Dutch vocal group Cappella Pratensis, whose residency at BC will culminate in a rare opportunity to experience Renaissance polyphonic music, a style ...

Then Augustus got a lucky break. In 46 BC, Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome. To secure his position, he needed an heir. With no son of his own, he adopted Augustus.

To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world. "Hundreds of kilometers of catacombs run underneath the town and its outskirts," says ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 °F (22.8 °C) and a 45% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 9 to 15 mph (14.5 to 24.1 kph). Night - Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

Therefore, it is important that you put the correct town and/or zip code when you are entering our address into GPS navigation or Google Maps. Once you have parked, please remember to take your ...

With miles of winding streets, along or between the city's historic seven hills, Rome is a lot to maneuver almost any way you look at it. Understanding the Eternal City's layout can help you from ...

Jen O’Malley Dillon, the chair of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, said the “Blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin remain “core to our path to 270” electoral ...

Jews had lived in Rome since the second century BC. Julius Caesar and Augustus supported laws that allowed Jews protection to worship as they chose. Synagogues were classified as colleges to get ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

The best time to visit Rome is from October to April when most of the tourist crowds have dissipated and room rates are lower. Although you'll need a warm coat, weather this time of year hardly ...

Sunny with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C). Winds NNW. Night - Clear. Winds from N to NNE at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 48 °F (8.9 °C). Partly cloudy today with a high of 65 °F ...