Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.

New archaeological museum contains original marble map from Ancient Rome - Visitors can walk over the map in the museum in ...

Excavations at Domus Aurea, the former imperial residence of Roman emperor Nero, have yielded remnants of the rare Egyptian ...

Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought.

The ancient artwork was uncovered during excavations at Pompeii in the 19th century. Now, researchers are conducting a long, ...

The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

These small, inscribed lead sheets, used in ancient Roman rituals to call upon deities for vengeance or blessings, provide a rare glimpse into the cultural practices and spiritual beliefs of the time.

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

Roman Kemp has spoken out after Jack Whitehall was announced as the host of the 2025 Brit Awards, marking his return to the ceremony after a three-year absence. The comedian will helm the prestigious ...

Highway workers found an ancient Roman cemetery, including a grave filled with a curious substance, during a recent highway construction project in England. The announcement was made last week by ...

Italy’s capital is a dramatic mash-up of ancient and modern ... is located in the charming Monti neighborhood near the Colosseum. In the 26 rooms and 10 suites designed by Laura Gonzalez ...