The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...

The Rome Prize, which has been awarded by the American Academy in Rome for 130 years, aims to support “innovative and ...

For the last over 120 years, the men who wore the robes of papacy did not just lead the Catholic Church, they steered the ...

A Roman skeleton found in York shows bite marks from a lion, offering the first physical evidence of gladiators fighting wild ...

Rome Prize winners. Rome Prize architecture winners are: Akima Brackeen of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; and Cory ...

The Barberes Sur excavation covered more than 842 square meters of the large villa. The residence features lavish rooms ...

Learn how forensic evidence confirms that gladiator and lion combat did occur, and why experts think these fights didn't just ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...

Archeologists in the UK and Ireland recently uncovered a rare find: the skeletal remains of a gladiator from Roman-era ...

Whether it’s the extra-large rooms, brilliant value or kid-friendly perks, these hotels are ideal for families visiting the ...

From legendary properties to a bevy of new high-end options, Rome’s luxury hotel offerings have never been better ...