I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go ...

From ancient beauty hacks to bizarre toilet habits, The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery are bringing history to life ...

What if the story behind Valentine’s Day isn’t just a legend? In "The Legend of Valentine," award-winning filmmaker Sheldon ...

The Roman empire banned pants because they were seen to be a symbol of barbarism with many conquered tribes having worn them. Credit: failing_angel. CC BY 2.0/flickr Togas and tunics were the fashion ...

The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. Credit: After Myron / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject ...

Mount Vesuvius' most famous eruption took place in AD 79. But more than 2,000 years before this, the volcano suffered an even ...

Cartagena is a city that's rich in history, yet comfortably free of crowds - and it boasts a balmy 17C temperature even in ...

Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.

Discover the 10 Oldest Cathedrals in The World, from Armenia's ancient Etchmiadzin to Spain's revered Santiago de Compostela, ...

Situated beyond S. Giovanni, due east of the city centre, Pigneto is primarily a ...

A cross inlaid in the floor of a library marks the spot where Indiana Jones has to dig to access the ancient catacombs of ... To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest ...

Archaeologists sifted through the soil of an abandoned ancient village and unearthed a glimpse into everyday life.