The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. The Valley of … Read more
Ancient Italy & The Roman World
Unearthing the strange history of the peninsula, from Neolithic mysteries and Etruscan tombs to the glory of Rome.
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Built After 25 BC Near the Porta Prætoria: Facade, Cavea, and Stage The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades … Read more
Remains of nine Neanderthals found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have found the remains of nine hominids, eight of which would have lived between 50,000 and 68,000 years ago and one between 90,000 … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more
The Astonishing Mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale: 2025 Guide to Roman Mosaics The Villa Romana del Casale represents a peak of late Roman domestic architecture, functioning not just … Read more
Roman Chariot discovered at Pompeii
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more
The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River
Nero’s Nile Expedition: Did Romans Reach Uganda? Between 62 and 67 AD the Roman emperor Nero sent a small group of Praetorian guards to explore … Read more
Crucified like Jesus two thousand years ago | The second case in the world discovered in Italy
A multidisciplinary – anthropological, taphonomic and genetic study – conducted in collaboration between researchers from the University of Ferrara and Florence has allowed to analyze … Read more
Archaeologists found in Pompeii the skeleton of a man fleeing from the fury of the Volcano
The man, probably limping, was killed by a boulder hurled at high speed by the force of the eruption that practically beheaded him. The chest … Read more
The weirdest, hallucinated Fellini’s movie: Satyricon
Satyricon Guide: Petronius, Fellini, and Roman Decadence The surviving fragments of the Satyricon track the misfortunes of Encolpius, a penniless narrator, and his young companion … Read more
Three Remarkable Roman Villas Reopen to the Public in Pompeii
Rediscover Roman History: Pompeii Villas Reopen Three large and majestic Roman domus (villas) have been restored and will be reopened to the public by Easter: … Read more
Ancient Roman Villa Ruins in Sirmione: The Grottoes of Catullus
Mediterranean Climate and Olive Trees at the Grottoes of Catullus The Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo), located in Sirmione on the shore of Lake … Read more
30 Fascinating Photographs Revealing the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
Ancient Pompeii Captured in 30 Breathtaking Photographs The cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was a spectacularly destructive event in ancient history. The … Read more
The Vie Cave, The Ancient Paths of Etruscan People Carved Into The Rocks
The Ancient Etruscan Roads of Vie Cave: Tuscany’s Hidden Paths Le Vie Cave, (in English excavated roads), also known as Cavoni, are a remarkable network … Read more
Cities built by the Romans (The big list)
Roman Cities: 100+ Ancient Foundations Mapped (2025 Update) The vast and dynamic Roman Empire, stretching across continents and encompassing a multitude of cultures, left behind … Read more