In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy, burying the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in scalding stone and ash. The ...

Discover the artist's stunning piece 'Forgotten' based on the ancient Roman statue known as Sleeping Hermaphroditus.

The State Department said Blinken will participate in Group of Seven and bilateral meetings outside Rome on Monday and ...

The line isn't about flashy swimming pools, theater shows or snazzy amenities; it is about yachting, not cruising, as the ...

This assertion of Sardinia’s ancient heritage might be the greatest outcome of this crisis. A cultural reawakening is ...

The 24-year wait for Gladiator 2 has finally come to an end. This highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning epic promises to continue the legacy of its predecessor, leaving fans eager to know ...

As should be abundantly clear after “Napoleon,” “Robin Hood,” and “Kingdom of Heaven,” Ridley Scott is interested in history as a vehicle for studying characters and/or huge volleys of flaming arrows.

Alberto PIZZOLI/AFP/AFP A rarely seen painting by Italian master Caravaggio, part of a private collection, is going on ...

With Gladiator II now in theaters, archaeological discoveries reveal how Hollywood’s warriors compare to history.

The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...

As the Netflix show “Emily in Paris” shifted its focus to Italy in the latest season, Rome-based running and walking tour ...

In the 6th century AD, during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the Roman Empire experienced an extraordinary resurgence, ...