All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

While many popes are buried under St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis will not continue that trend. In December, Pope Francis said he wanted to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to ...

This city in Tuscany is often overlooked when compared to Rome or Florence, but it is brimming with wonderful Medieval art ...

Skip the endless searching with Rome2Rio. Trying to get from point A to point B? If only it were that simple! With any manner ...

Rome is creating a new 50-km ring road for cyclists and walkers as part of an ambitious project known as Grande Raccordo ...

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

Texas authorities believe a man who has been convicted of two random killings might be tied to five additional shootings.

Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is one of the world’s great cultural destinations, but it’s also the gateway to the ...