Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than two thousand years ago.

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches ...

Police are investigating how one of Rome’s most beloved monuments, the elephant sculpture designed by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, lost the tip of its left tusk.

Although violence occurring at the hands of ICE agents may seem overwhelming and shocking, it is an unsurprising tactic of empire.

During the reign of Emperor Claudius, according to Pliny the Elder, a Roman ship sailing along the coast of Arabia was driven ...

Valentine’s Day has evolved from ancient Roman fertility rituals and Christian martyr legends into a global celebration of love, gifts and grand gestures. But behind the roses and chocolates lies a ...

However, in the late 5th century, Pope Gelasius I abolished Lupercalia and established February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. This change ultimately transformed the day into a celebration of love and ...

Today, the modern cosmetics industry is a multi-billion dollar behemoth, offering endless products to enhance, conceal, and transform. But before the age of clinical trials and safety regulations, the ...

NASA has recently stunned the world with findings from the Perseverance rover that suggest ancient Mars may have once resembled a rainy jungle planet. This breaking space news centers on the discovery ...

Watching the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Milan Olympics inspired me to recall my excursion to the Greek-speaking villages of Southern Italy. Known as Grecia Salentina ...

According to the ministry, the site has been under constant monitoring by Italy’s financial police to “protect the site from possible looting and to preserve its enormous scientific value. ” The ...

This scenic village is home to a highly-rated restaurant with stunning countryside views forming the backdrop — perfect for a ...