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Cache of old coins in Welsh field are 2,000 years old — and may have been buried by Roman soldiers
A cache of ancient coins found buried in a Welsh field is reportedly more than 2,000 years old — and may have been hidden by Roman soldiers from the nearby...
This star-studded neighborhood makes NYC the world's 'most interesting' city: travel experts
Out of all the coolest corners of the Earth, the Concrete Jungle shines as its hottest hotspot — and one Manhattan neighborhood’s got the most sizzle.
Here's the pasta that aligns with your zodiac sign
Fork and spoons at the ready and gluten gluttons on your marks; it's National Pasta Day. In honor of the glory of sauce and starch we bring you our list...
Roman bus tells story of boy who escaped Nazis by hiding onboard tram for two days
An exhibit on Roman buses tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who escaped Nazi deportation 80 years ago by hiding in a tram.
NJ passenger whose plane plummeted 28K feet endures second nightmare with on-flight medical emergency
Tato Lovere, whose first flight from Newark to Rome was rerouted home after descending 28,000 feet, had another airborne emergency on her return trip.
History expert reveals the reason your boyfriend can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire may have left an amazing legacy — but men allegedly "geek out" about the period more often than expected.
United Airlines passenger recounts 'sick feeling' on her plane to Rome that plunged 28,000 feet in 10 minutes
Artist Tato Lovere recalled thinking she was "going to die" aboard United Airlines Flight 510 to Rome when the plane fell 28,000 feet in 10 minutes.
Women expose men for bizarre Roman Empire trend: Why guys 'think about it every day'
Ladies, ask the men in your life how often they think about the Roman Empire -- the answer might surprise you.
Sylvester Stallone squares up to Pope Francis in Vatican City: 'Ready? We Box!'
The two men told each other they were "honored" to meet one another.
America has issues — but it's not an empire in decline like Rome
An op-ed in The New York Times warns, as the headline puts it, “America is an empire in decline” and finds a precedent in imperial Rome. The piece, written by...
'Astounding' 2000-year-old Roman building discovered beneath Switzerland quarry
The find is extremely rare for the country, and it is the first time a relic of such grand size has been found in the area in nearly a century.
Ex-professor allegedly sold $1M worth of jewelry stolen from affluent acquaintances — and left thank-you notes
Lawrence Gray allegedly stole from high-end parties where he was a guest and sold the proceeds. His late lover's family say he stole their inherited martini glasses.
Woman climbs into iconic Rome fountain to fill water bottle: video
Tourists are continuing to disrespect Rome’s iconic monuments – as a woman was caught on video walking across the Trevi Fountain to fill her water bottle.
Kanye West performs with Travis Scott — his first show since antisemitic rants
"There is no Travis Scott without Kanye West," the "Utopia" rapper Scott told fans before introducing Ye in Italy.
Kanye West performs for first time since antisemitic rants, forgets lyrics during Travis Scott concert
The "Gold Digger" rapper was a surprise guest at Scott's concert in Rome, where he forgot the lyrics to his own song "Praise God."
Wreckage of ancient Roman ship that sunk more than 2,000 years ago found near Rome in 'exceptional discovery'
The cargo ship was found on a seabed off the port in Civitavecchia, which is about 50 northwest of the country's capital, the cultural heritage protection police squad said Friday.
Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered near the Vatican
Archaeologists said that the ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts, have been discovered under the garden of a future Four Seasons Hotel
American artist turns $2.49M Italian villa into party hub
Mark Kostabi has been hosting weekly salons in his newly purchased villa in Rome's Monteverde Vecchio neighborhood.
Police launch probe after Swiss teen becomes second tourist to deface Rome's Colosseum in a month
A Swiss girl carved her initials into the iconic amphitheater– less than a month after a UK tourist stunningly said he had no clue how ancient the landmark is before...
Construction workers discover 'intact' marble head in Rome
Construction workers in the historic centre of Rome have made an incredible discovery of a marble head likely to have belonged to a female divinity.