Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic Floor Under a Vineyard
The 3rd century ruins are located near Verona.
27 May 2020
The 3rd century ruins are located near Verona.
27 May 2020
Rome has been written about so many times that we’ve all seen variations on the cliché phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” It got me thinking — how long did it take to build Rome, anyhow?
11 April 2019
The Torre Argentina archeological area lies at the heart of Rome, both historically and geographically, but it has always been off-limits to visitors. Until now.
20 February 2019
This educational video on Ancient Rome breaks down its history in 20 minutes.
21 September 2018
The Colosseum is a fascinating structure no matter where you view it. But my favorite perch from which to view the Colosseum has to be on this footbridge that spans the busy streets of the Monti neighborhood. The footbridge is hardly a secret — you’ll find handfuls of tourists here…
21 September 2018
A new study shows how scientists can learn about Ancient Rome from layers of Arctic ice.
17 May 2018
Beginning on November 1, the Colosseum’s fourth and fifth floors will open to visitors for the first time in more than a generation. These upper sections contained the “nosebleed” seats, from which regular ancient Romans could watch gladiatorial combats and other spectacles. Modern visitors who wish to see the fourth…
20 October 2017
Last weekend the Domus Aurea, also known as Nero’s Golden Palace, became the latest attraction to offer visitors the chance to wear virtual reality headsets while touring the site.
10 February 2017
The Pantheon, one of the last major landmarks in Rome with free entry, will soon begin to charge admission.
12 January 2017
The Atlas of Ancient Rome, a gorgeous, new two-volume set edited by Andrea Carandini, promises to be an “authoritative archeological survey of Rome from prehistory to the early medieval period.” The slip-cased set is available now.
12 January 2017