When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and ...

Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series uncovering the central role played by religion in creating and maintaining the power of the city of Rome.

From handmade pasta-making to world-class shopping—the Eternal City is so much more than ancient ruins, best experienced ...

Rome's famous Colosseum is very much on the radar of tourists, but this mysterious and eerie way of exploring its history is ...

Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...

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24, without all the people: I focused on the city ... Rome’s trendy Monti neighborhood, was crisscrossed with nets and echoing with shouts. Children were playing badminton, oblivious of the ...

From Jubilee celebrations and Europe's largest free live music concert to an open-air opera festival and a key appointment ...

Harbourside island hubs in Sicily in Sardinia blend beach days with Baroque architecture, while Naples and Milan compete to ...

in Rome, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)(Andrew Medichini / AP) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurates the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church ...

Altogether, Lanigan estimates that around 90 trees belonging to the city were taken down, and just as many stumps now need to be removed. Rome has a Tree City USA designation, which means it's ...