Rome’s city centre is vast, and to fully explore its historical and cultural treasures, you would need at least a week. But where should you begin? A good starting point is Rome’s most famous streets, ...

Today, it's considered one of the world's most famous landmarks. U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit ...

Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level. If you want to visit the ...

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica.

During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...

The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome.

It was originally used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests and ... Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Construction of the stone circle site on Salisbury Plain is ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire ... Meet Caligula who ruled from AD37 to 41 and was famous for being crazy and cruel. Rumoured to have made his horse ...

The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over ... One of the most famous examples of a statue on which traces of color were found is the "Peplos Kore," currently ...