Ancient Rome’s allure is undeniable. This archaic period of time has captivated many a person, through Hollywood epics, ...

DNA reveals that the people of Carthage, a powerful independent colony founded by the Phoenicians, had little genetic ...

The Samnites were Italic tribes that migrated from Central Europe to the mountainous south-central region of Italy in the 9th ...

Planning a trip to Rome is all about preparation. The Eternal City is full of history, architecture, and culture. It’s more than a trip; it’s a journey through time. When […] ...

Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome, a day after his funeral service that was attended by ...

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BCE is the traditional date of the founding of Rome. What does archaeology reveal about when it was really founded?

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.