Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction – and its traffic-worn streets show how the ...

History is full of incredible cities that thrived in their prime before being abandoned due to war, natural disasters, or ...

Professor Tim Spector has pointed out a simple root vegetable which he says can cut inflammation and high blood pressure. Not ...

VALENTINE'S DAY is a charming festival which brings out the best in a lot of us. Its roots date back to the Middle Ages when ...

A spectacular necropolis just outside Naples contains stunning tombs that were carved into rock by the ancient Greeks who ...

The Timeless Enigma of Stonehenge Stonehenge, nestled in the verdant landscapes of Wiltshire, England, stands as a testament ...

Learn how scientists used AI and X-ray technology to digitally open a Roman scroll that was burned and buried during the catastrophic Mount Vesuvius eruption.

Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're ...

In the ruins of Rome’s opulent Domus Aurea palace, archaeologists have uncovered an array of ancient pigments used by artisans to paint the walls of the emperor Nero’s stately marble home with ...

27.5 x 33.5 cm. (10.8 x 13.2 in.) ...

Italy is synonymous with art, featuring masterpieces of frescoes in churches and palaces. These important works are essential for travelers and art lovers exploring the country's cultural heritage.

A 'wild' 2-in-1 dress has become a firm favourite with Roman shoppers as it 'looks great with boots'. The 'comfortable' £45 dress was also said to 'hug curves beautifully' and could be 'dressed ...