With its implication that the young woman isn’t as chaste as she should be, the marriage-prospect-derailing portrait triggers ducal panic and the deployment of the city-state’s best investigative ...

Music is an important part of many religious ceremonies by lifting spirits and often being the prayer itself. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on how Rome's Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music ...

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If you’re a huge fan of Renaissance art, you should definitely take a trip to Florence, Naples or Rome. There are many ...

Rome is the capital city of Italy and ... boasts a rich history that has shaped the cultural landscape of Italy. “The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence was a crucible of artistic innovation ...

Join us in Rome and make your academic journey an unforgettable odyssey ... From wandering through the Colosseum to studying Renaissance art in Vatican City, immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of ...

The exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Barberini is one of the most extensive showcases of Caravaggio’s works ever staged, with ...

The Renaissance (circa 1400-1600) is one of the most famous periods in history. And when you think 'Renaissance', one place comes to mind - Italy. Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview.