At the beginning of his pontificate, Leo declared himself to be a “son of St. Augustine.” He also committed himself to ...

Nearly 60 works from the legendary Torlonia Collection, hidden for decades, showcase the splendor of ancient Rome at the ...

The seat is across from the entrance to the Villa of the Mysteries, a large property full of beautiful frescoes located just ...

Environmental damage is increasingly visible at the ruins of the former trading hub, located in modern-day Tunisia ...

While the Colosseum in Rome is often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Roman amphitheatres, the Pula Arena, ...

Surrounded by ancient Roman ruins and pretty streets, Pula in Croatia is a hidden gem. Standing within the amphitheatre, it ...

The marble sculpture, discovered at Chersonesos Taurica in Crimea in 2003, has been identified as a woman named Laodice ...

Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the ...

Rome is the headline act, but Italy’s Roman ruins outside Rome deliver ancient drama with fewer crowds and gentler prices. Think evocative ports, theatres and mosaics, with straightforward trains and ...

One of the longest ancient Roman aqueducts in the Mediterranean is preserved in excellent condition in Heraklion, capital of ...

Newsletter, respondents shared dream trips, from Britain’s Royal Mint and ancient ruins to Australia’s coin shops, each destination reflecting personal collecting passions.

A sunken port about two miles off the Egyptian coast has been discovered that could lead to the long-lost tomb of Queen ...