The partial collapse of the Torre di Conti has sparked a negligence probe and renewed fears about how the Eternal City protects — and fails — its ancient heritage.

Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Gabii have uncovered a massive stone-lined basin that may represent one ...

A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

During the age of emperors, Roman sculpture was of artistic, religious, and political importance, and often took on epic ...

Work on Rome’s new state-of-the-art subway line near the Colosseum has been plagued by delays, but it’s also unearthed a surprise treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, including a Roman military ...

Though rare, female gladiators did appear in the Roman arena, challenging ancient Rome’s expectations and revealing how ...

Italian archaeologists recently gained rare insight into life during Ancient Rome when they found a multi-story apartment building built decades before the birth of Jesus Christ. The discovery was ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Song of Rome is not just another rendition of Virgil’s epic poem Aeneid – it’s simultaneously ...

A newly-launched 3D model of ancient Rome lets viewers experience the city as it was in its heyday in the fourth century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Political violence is a virus that can steadily ruin a democratic republic—a warning worth reflecting on as America remembers several deadly anniversaries this month, including a deranged socialist’s ...

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