The heart of humanity As evidenced by the oldest buildings in the city, Matera has been home to human populations for almost 12,000 years. Officially founded by a Roman governor in 251 BC under ...

Italy is famous for many things, from stunning seaside towns to historic cities like Rome. But few people know that one of ...

Often referred to as “the second Bethlehem,” it’s thought to date back more than 10,000 years, making it Italy’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the world, according to Discovery Matera.

Speaking of living and civilisations, ever wondered which the oldest ... in the world, out of which 193 are members of the United Nations. These are facts. But who came first? China, Italy ...