Italy
Where to Find Ruins of the Roman Empire’s Last Years
A visit to Ravenna and Rome can take you back to the fifth century, when everything seemed to be in chaos
The Misunderstood Roman Empress Who Willed Her Way to the Top
A fresh view of Galla Placidia, who married a barbarian and ruled when the world power fell into chaos
You Can Retrace the Footsteps Jewish Refugees Took on a Hike Through the Alps
After World War II, Holocaust survivors fled Europe’s lingering anti-Semitism on a series of clandestine missions
Pope Francis Will Return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece
The fifth-century B.C.E. artifacts have been at the Vatican Museum for 200 years
What Nativity Scenes Tell Us About the Evolution of Christianity
From ancient mosaics to Saint Francis of Assisi, depictions of Jesus's birth reflect the changing conventions of the world's largest religion
Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Snacks in Sewers Beneath the Colosseum
Spectators at Rome’s ancient amphitheater enjoyed olives, figs, nuts and more
This Charming Italian Town Will Pay You $30,000 to Move There
Presicce, located in the heel of Italy's boot, is trying to bring fresh energy to its older neighborhoods
In Response to Climate Protests, Italian Museums May Raise Ticket Prices
As more activists target famous artworks, museums tighten security
Archaeologists Find 24 Bronze Statues, Preserved in Tuscan Spa for 2,300 Years
The discovery provides insight into the transition from Etruscan to Roman rule
When It Comes to String Instruments, Stradivariuses Are Still Pitch Perfect
Even after three centuries of their existence, the violins spark debate over what makes their sound special
This Beautiful Italian Region Will Reimburse Your Train Ticket
Hoping to boost tourism, the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is offering to pay for travelers' train fares and museum passes
Biden Declares His First National Monument at Colorado's Camp Hale
Once home to the Ute Tribes, the site later became a military training base for the skiing soldiers who fought in World War II
Mercenaries Were More Common in Greek Warfare Than Ancient Historians Let on
New research finds that many soldiers who fought in the fifth-century B.C.E. battles at Himera were born outside of the empire
Who Were the Painters of Pompeii?
A new exhibition explores the ancient Roman "pictores," who created beautiful frescoes preserved in ash from Mount Vesuvius' eruption
The Many Myths of Catherine de' Medici
A new Starz series, "The Serpent Queen," dramatizes the life of the much-maligned 16th-century ruler
Archaeologists From Eight Countries Team Up to Explore the Skerki Banks
Coordinated by Unesco, the project will examine the underwater site between Sicily and Tunisia
When I Celebrated the Summer Solstice With Ancient Roman Gods and Goddesses
Members of a group in Italy called Association Pietas are reviving the ancient religion of Rome
American Tourist Rescued After Falling Into Mount Vesuvius Crater
Using a long rope, volcano guides pulled the man to safety
Glacier Collapse Kills Seven Hikers Amid Record Heat in Italy's Dolomites
Rescuers are still searching for missing people after the deadly avalanche on Marmolada on Sunday
Drought in Italy Reveals Sunken World War II Barge
The Po, Italy's largest river, is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years
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