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The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

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For years, a rumor has circulated online that U.S. President Donald Trump once claimed that Italy and the United States have ...

Discovered in 1912 and closed to visitors for more than a century, Rome’s "Casa dei Grifi" will open to the public in March.

Archaeologists have unearthed tombs and a shrine dedicated to Hercules from the time of the Roman Republic.

The Roman-era poison maker Locusta allegedly played a part in the deaths of Emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus. What do we know about her life story?

From Vespa tours to viewing private collections and relaxing in Roman baths, see the best of the city at its top attractions ...

Discover the amazing true story of how the Girl Guides worked undercover as spies during the First World War, lose yourself ...

By 320 A.D., Rome had 1 million people, 46,000 apartment buildings, massive baths, and a skyline of temples — all before its dramatic fall just decades later.

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and ...

You don’t need a time machine or a transatlantic flight to step inside ancient Rome ’s most infamous arena. Starting on February 3, a new immersive virtual reality experience at Eclipso NYC promises ...