The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...
While the mayors of the cities did sign a peace treaty in 1985, it was a symbolic gesture. In reality, the wars between the two ancient civilizations ended more than 2,000 years prior when Rome ...
Game of Thrones might be the show most think of first when discussing historical epics on HBO, but another show came first ...
A TikToker made a series of videos where she claimed the Roman Empire was never really an empire. Historians disagree.TikTok/Screenshot - @momillennial_ A history ...
Despite extensive records of the history of Rome, little is known about the city's population over time. A new genetic history of the Eternal City reveals a dynamic population shaped in part by ...
It was 150 years ago in February that the City of Rome became the City of Rome. The city was officially incorporated Feb. 23, 1870. In light of the sesquicentennial, officials are planning ...
The Commodus Passage was a later addition to the Colosseum that allowed emperors to visit the arena without encountering the ...
The tunnel connected the emperor's box, positioned prominently on the south side of the Colosseum, to the amphitheater’s exterior. This strategic design allowed the ruler to enter and exit without ...
The creator of CBS' red-hot procedural "The Mentalist" has unfinished business in Italy. By James Hibberd, The Associated Press The creator of CBS’ red-hot procedural “The Mentalist” has unfinished ...