An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ...

Giulio Romano’s 16th-century painting “The Triumph ... Alamy/ACI The Arch of Constantine in Rome, which was built across the Via Triumphalis close to the Colosseum in A.D. 312–315 ...

Across the street from the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, archaeologists excavated ... used to mix materials and create colored pigments for painting the palace’s walls, officials said.

State worship was much more formal: colleges of priests paid tribute to these gods on behalf of Rome itself. The objective of Roman worship was to gain the blessing of the gods and thereby gain ...

Explore neighborhoods outside the Aurelian Walls, eat bucatini all’amatriciana at the restaurant that introduced it to Rome, ...

Question for Goldman: How many people lived in Rome when the Colosseum was active as an arena? ~Angie Answer: Estimates vary, but the most reliable sources, based on the number of houses and ...

Rome Tours offers a variety of other tours throughout the city, from a comprehensive daytime tour of the Colosseum to a bar crawl. Most tours last about three hours and require that you arrive at ...

Casa Monti is a bohemian escape located in Rome’s oldest neighborhood. It has a dramatic rooftop bar and is within walking distance of the most amazing historical sites. ByJim Dobson , Senior ...

Based on recent traveler reviews and expert opinion, we've selected the best tours in Rome. Whether you're gliding past the Colosseum on a Segway or savoring Italian wine in the countryside ...