Archaeologists have found a secret, underground room inside Emporer Nero’s palace in Rome. The archaeologists happened upon a secret chamber “decorated with panthers, centaurs and a delightful sphinx” ...

Hidden gems in Rome can show you a more intimate side of the Eternal City. Sure, the Colosseum and Vatican are incredible, but the crowds can leave even the most seasoned traveler feeling drained.

Every year, millions of tourists make their way to Rome to take in some of the world’s oldest and most revered landmarks. They move from attraction to attraction with their guide maps and their ...

Here's your chance to be the ultimate Italy insider, with gorgeously affordable, off-the-beaten-path lodgings just steps from some of the Eternal City's hottest attractions and tastiest restaurants.

ROME, May 4 (Reuters) - The church of San Gioacchino in Rome is full of frescoes, mosaics, and intricate stained glass windows, but perhaps its real masterpieces are charcoal wall drawings hidden away ...

In the hands of experienced Roman soldiers, the Manubalista was deadly: easy to move, quick to reload, and capable of launching a 7-inch, 70 mph armor-piercing projectile with terrifying accuracy.