Based in Rome, Duncan Garwood is a travel writer specializing in Italy and its ever-fascinating capital. He authors guidebooks for Lonely Planet and has written for several newspapers and websites ...

With its mix of modern and ancient architecture, beautifully curated exhibitions, and the best wine bars, Rome will never give you the same experience twice. Between Vatican City, the Trevi ...

The real ancient Roman plot that inspired 'Megalopolis' The real ancient Roman plot that inspired 'Megalopolis' This German town is a must-visit alternative to Rome, Italy This German town is a ...

This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History ... The Huns sack northern Italy but leave the Italian peninsula without attacking Rome itself.

To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and ... Mexico in this 1947 National Geographic photo. The Olmec civilization, the first in Mesoamerica, offers valuable clues into ...

Ancient masters of engineering, aqueduct builders created a vast network of pipes, channels, and bridges to bring water to Rome ... December 2016 issue of National Geographic History magazine.