Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ...

The head, possibly depicting Jupiter, Apollo, Serapis, or a philosopher, was found reused in the Basilica of Santo Stefano.

When digging through the rubble of an ancient church foundation, archaeologists found something unexpected. As crews in Rome ...

The goal is to make this almost two-hectare area a place frequented even beyond the summer season, connecting it with another soon-to-be-inaugurated riverside park, that of Ostia Antica. With the new ...

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, ...

A spectacular stone head, possibly representing a bearded male deity, has been discovered in the archaeological area of the ...

Where: The Gladiator School is at Via Appia Antica 18, just outside of Rome's historic centre, and can be difficult to locate ...

The Centro Storico is the absolute best place to stay if it’s your first visit to Rome. Here, you’ll be right in the thick of ...

One of its most fascinating spots is the walkway along the walls, offering a panoramic view of the Via Appia Antica. Entry is free, making it an ideal stop to discover a lesser-known corner of Rome.

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marveling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring the remnants of Europe’s distant past brings a special thrill to travelers ...