For an idyllic destination in Sicily, head to this friendly small village on the western end of the island for rolling hills, ...

A commonly-used design for the Vatican flag, flown frequently even at the Vatican itself, contains a small but easily-noticed ...

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a ...

The deceased were interred there in several ways, including funerary urns set within about 20 plastered niches cut into the ...

However, it was the Romans who fully embraced and refined the arch, turning it into a fundamental element of their engineering: by improving materials — especially through the development of concrete ...

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have been pouring into the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Italy to venerate the ...

Art and sculpture, wine and pasta, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Vatican City and Venice are just some of what Italy is famous ...

From a popular food festival to Easter celebrations and a very special birthday party, here are a few of the things that ...

Historically and culturally speaking, the greater Philadelphia region was a beacon for Italian immigrants seeking employment in the area’s factories and manufacturing sites. In fact, Hammonton, N.J., ...

The Peloponnese in Greece was just named one of six up-and-coming retirement destinations. Here's why you should consider ...

This Mediterranean destination welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in ancient history, gastronomic pleasures ... Beach and you'll see crosswalks painted in the colors of the Italian flag as well ...

The enchanting medieval city of Alghero is located on the northwest coast of Sardinia and is home to one of the most attractive coastal resorts on the Italian island. Encircled by ancient walls ...