“The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse” is a saying that holds true for the Roman Empire, which expanded ...

There are still some stunning lesser-known European cities to check out this spring where you can explore without the crowds ...

Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for the ...

The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound ...

Palmyra was considered one of the world's most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied ...

On a riverside in eastern Austria sat a mysterious set of ruins. Some believed it to be an abandoned, run-down castle. Others ...

Though many of these ancient volcanoes have long since gone dormant, their fiery legacies have shaped some of America’s most iconic landmarks. These towering giants and their illustrious remnants ...

The following guide highlights key historical landmarks alongside exemplary contemporary architecture curated by ArchDaily, complemented by Designboom's handpicked interiors and installations.

The Temple of Hephaestus is the best-preserved ancient Greek temple in the world ... It was destroyed in 115 AD during a Jewish rebellion and restored five years later under Roman order. The temple ...

In anticipation of the Jubilee and the expected increase in visitors – up to 35 million, a major rise from the 7-10 million who visit every year – Rome has had a facelift. Piazzas are spruced ...

They were masters of ancient Rome ... dropping her brother’s name from official documents. But, with Egypt facing economic failures, famine and crippling debt, Cleopatra realised she, too, needed the ...