Rome
Scientists find traces of rare 'imperial' Tyrian purple dye found in Roman infant burials in York
Tyrian’s costly nature comes from the difficulty of its creation - made in a process similar to that of tekhelet, the blue dye traditionally used in Judaism to color strings of the tzizit.
US repatriates over 300 artifacts to Italy, including ancient Roman funerary stone found by FBI
Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome
Fragment of Homer's Iliad discovered inside Roman-era mummy during Egypt excavations
Airbnb’s Colosseum Gladiator Experience draws outrage
The event is part of the promotion for Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II', but locals fear it trivializes the monument's heritage.
Rome gears up for 2025 Jubilee with major renovations and record tourist influx
Visiting Rome nowadays is like entering a huge construction site. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” but the Eternal City doesn’t have the time anymore, as only a few weeks remain.
A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyze Pompeii DNA - study
“The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.
Israeli embassy in Rome honors victims of October 7 with ceremony
Two days after violent protests in Rome, Italian officials and Jewish leaders gathered to show solidarity with Israel and commemorate the tragic events.
Aluma Chain acquires Savoy Hotel in Rome for €68 million
Isrotel group's Aluma chain ventures into Rome with €68 million acquisition of Savoy Hotel, a historic preservation building on Via Vento Street, featuring 130 rooms and rooftop bar.
'A World Apart' showcases Italian small-town charm with a heartfelt story of resilience - opinion
'A World Apart' tells the heartwarming story of a Roman teacher revitalized by a tiny Italian village’s fight to keep its school open, resonating with today’s challenges.
Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii
The site has seen a burst of archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to a 105-million-euro ($112 million) European Union-funded project.
Neolithic boats that traversed the Mediterranean 7,000 years ago excavated near Rome
Excavations of canoes at the Neolithic lakeshore village of La Marmotta, near Rome, Italy provided new insights into the history of seafaring technology.
Asteroid the size of 16.5 John Cenas to pass Earth on Friday, March 15 - NASA
Asteroid 2024 EK3, around the size of three and a half adult female American bison (aka buffalo), and 2020 FU, the size of 16.5 John Cenas will pass Earth on the day Julius Caesar was killed.
Italian police arrest three Palestinians on terrorism charges
The three men living in l'Aquila, about 120 km (75 miles)northeast of Rome, had set up a cell linked to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a police statement said.
