A comprehensive collection of stories covering the Roman Empire, the Etruscan League, and the diverse civilizations of early Italy.
Italy’s history didn’t start with Romulus and Remus. This section peels back the layers of time to explore the peninsula’s ancient soul. Here you will find stories about the Roman Empire’s strangest customs, but also the civilizations that paved the way: the enigmatic Etruscans, the powerful cities of Magna Graecia, the Nuragic builders of Sardinia, and the forgotten tribes of the Neolithic. Welcome to the ancient world, viewed through a different lens.
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Caligula’s Nemi Ships: The Lost Roman Giant Palaces (2025)
The Bizarre Story of the Nemi Ships built by Caligula…
Roman Emperors by Place of Birth
Where Were Roman Emperors Born? 2025 Geographic Guide Chronological List:…
Pompeii: Discovered a tomb with mummified human remains
Mummified remains, along with the hair and bones of an…
What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
The History of Ferragosto: Italy’s Best Summer Tradition (2025) Discovering…
Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way
Appian Way: Exploring Rome’s Ancient Queen of Roads in 2025…
The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of…
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Built After 25 BC Near the Porta Prætoria: Facade, Cavea,…
Remains of nine Neanderthals found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have found the remains of nine hominids, eight…
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is…
The Astonishing Mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale: 2025 Guide to Roman Mosaics The…
Roman Chariot discovered at Pompeii
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii.…
The Roman Expeditions of the Nile River
Nero’s Nile Expedition: Did Romans Reach Uganda? Between 62 and…
Crucified like Jesus two thousand years ago | The second case in the world discovered in Italy
A multidisciplinary – anthropological, taphonomic and genetic study – conducted…
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…
The weirdest, hallucinated Fellini’s movie: Satyricon
Satyricon Guide: Petronius, Fellini, and Roman Decadence The surviving fragments…
Three Remarkable Roman Villas Reopen to the Public in Pompeii
Rediscover Roman History: Pompeii Villas Reopen Three large and majestic…
Ancient Roman Villa Ruins in Sirmione: The Grottoes of Catullus
Mediterranean Climate and Olive Trees at the Grottoes of Catullus…
30 Fascinating Photographs Revealing the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
Ancient Pompeii Captured in 30 Breathtaking Photographs The cataclysmic eruption…
The Vie Cave, The Ancient Paths of Etruscan People Carved Into The Rocks
The Ancient Etruscan Roads of Vie Cave: Tuscany’s Hidden Paths…
Cities built by the Romans (The big list)
Roman Cities: 100+ Ancient Foundations Mapped (2025 Update) The vast…