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United Kingdom February 13, 2024

UK researchers 'blown away' after discovering 1,700-year-old egg still contains yolk: report

Archaeologists in the United Kingdom reportedly discovered a 1,700-year-old egg from the Ancient Roman Period that was found during a dig still contained a yolk inside.

Ancient Rome February 6, 2024

Researchers use AI to decipher ancient Roman texts carbonized in deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption

A portion of ancient texts destroyed by the volcanic eruption on Mount Vesuvius have been deciphered thanks to a team of researchers using AI.

Africa November 3, 2023

More ruins of ancient Roman port city found beneath Moroccan capital

Archaeologists digging near Morocco's capital have excavated more ruins of what was likely once a port city controlled by the Roman Empire.

OPINION October 1, 2023

I also think of Rome and here’s the important thing I learned

I also think of Rome and here’s the important thing I learned. Those who get involved in politics might not lose their heads, but the dangers are many. We still can't let them stop us.

Italy September 22, 2023

Decades after closure, Domus Tiberiana on Rome's Palatine Hill reopens to tourists

The 2,000-year-old Domus Tiberiana on Rome's Palatine Hill reopened to the public on Thursday following decades of structural restoration work.

LIFESTYLE September 21, 2023

Why are men obsessed with the Roman Empire? History expert says it’s a ‘very American thing’

A recent TikTok trend shows that men think about the Roman Empire more often than expected. Amy Briggs, editor-in-chief of National Geographic History Magazine, reveals why it still resonates.

Italy August 14, 2023

A guide to visiting Rome: How to prepare for travel and must-see spots

If you've booked a trip to Rome, make a rough itinerary of the stops you want to make. There are so many magnificent spots throughout the city that draw thousands of tourists each day.

Germany July 19, 2023

Germany arrests 4 for stealing nearly 500 ancient Celtic gold coins

German authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing 483 Celtic gold coins, which were estimated to be from the first century, B.C.

Italy June 28, 2023

California man who filmed tourist carving names in Italy's ancient Colosseum 'dumbfounded' by vandalism

The American man who filmed a tourist carving his name into the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, said he was "dumbfounded" that someone would deface the monument.

Italy June 26, 2023

Tourist defaces Rome's ancient Colosseum, engraving names on wall

A tourist is being sought after he was caught on video allegedly writing his name along with his fiancée's on a wall of Rome's ancient Colosseum.

VIDEO June 26, 2023

Tourist filmed carving name on wall at Rome’s ancient Colosseum

Italy’s culture minister called the incident a ‘serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility.’