Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and ...

Amid security worries, millions of pilgrims are expected to descend on Rome for a Jubilee Year of major Catholic celebrations ...

These exiting new two-hour tours “How Jewish is Roman Jewish History” will be launched January 1, 2025. For more information ...

The iconic sculpture’s journey from the Vatican to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York was a monumental feat of faith and ...

At the fountain, the collected coins are weighed under the oversight of city police officers before Marchioni takes them to ...

Rome's world-famous Trevi Fountain has reopened after a three-month restoration. Built in the 18th century by Italian ...

Instantly welcoming and overwhelmingly charming, Casa Monti, found on the picture-perfect cobblestoned Via Panisperna, is a ...

A 10-year-old found a golden cross while on a class field trip to the village of Ein Karem village in Jerusalem, Israel. The medallion is believed to be 100 to 200 years old.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

When looking at forgotten civilizations that shaped history, we have to use the clues we have, and these ten left a few hints ...

A fire broke out near Villa Borghese, with a strong smell of burning detected on the streets of the historic center, and ...