One of the marvels of visiting an ancient city like Rome is seeing the incredible dichotomy of storied history and modern life. The iconic, centuries-old structures, nestled in with the cafe chains ...

This walking tour takes you inside several churches around Rome, showcasing their painted domes, ornate chapels, and ...

The YouTube channel History in 3D has published a virtual reconstruction that allows viewers to walk through the streets of ...

ROME (Reuters) - Tourists puzzled by the jumble of buildings in classical and modern Rome can now find their bearings by visiting a virtual model of the imperial capital in what is being billed as the ...

When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the Roman city of Pompeii — and many of its residents — were buried under layers of volcanic ash. The volcanic matter preserved much of Pompeii’s remains. Almost ...

The Vatican is now making it easier for members of the general public to visit the Vatican Necropolis, a Roman burial ground located a few feet beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The more than ...

I’m used to looking down when I’m at the Colosseum, but not today. Thanks to a new itinerary allowing access to its subterranean chambers, I’m looking up from the underground spaces where gladiators ...