Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all ...

In recent years, new archaeological discoveries have added to the ongoing debate about the historical existence of Jesus.

A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! With its rich history spanning over two and a half millennia, ...

The underground cave, also known as the "Shell Grotto," was discovered in the 19th century, but its origins remain one of the ...

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

With every aspect of Roman life having a specific deity to call upon, it can be tricky to make sense of the ancient pantheon ...

If you head to the Colosseum, Vatican and other popular city landmarks, historian Guy de la Bédoyère reveals how to spot the ...

After three months of restoration, water flows again in one of Rome’s most famous landmarks. The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, has finally reopened after three months of ...

Updated, December 2024: Rome’s avenues are awash in holiday lights, and the sweet, yeasty aroma of freshly baked panettone wafts through the quiet backstreets. The city’s fall rains have left ...

Located on the southwest slopes of the Velia hill, between the Esquiline and Palatine hills, the Horrea Piperataria remained ...

According to Roman lore, throwing one, two or three coins into the Trevi, with your right hand over your left shoulder ensures you'll return to Rome; you'll fall in love with an attractive Roman ...