Rome
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.
Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach
Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach
European audit leaders honor Israel’s state comptroller at final EUROSAI board meeting
Defaced Auschwitz survivor mural finds new home at Rome’s Shoah Museum
After multiple acts of vandalism, a mural of Italian Auschwitz survivors has been preserved by Rome’s Shoah Museum.
Rome's chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks
"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do."
'Justice for Gaza': Rioters vandalize synagogue in Bologna
The riot was originally anti-police in nature, making the motives of the synagogue vandals unclear.
First Holy Door opened in prison since 1,300: Pope Francis opens Holy Door at Rebibbia prison
Rebibbia prison, built in 1946, is Italy's largest penal institution, housing over 62,000 inmates, with a critical overcrowding rate exceeding 132%.
Anti-bullfighting activists try to reach Pope Francis motorcade
The women displayed signs urging an end to bullfighting during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem
This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle.
Ancient artifacts found during Greek subway construction
The construction project in Thessaloniki, Greece, began in 2003 and has led to thousands of archeological finds ranging from Roman-era roads to Greek mosaics.
"Looks like a public pool": Tourists on Trevi fountain's replacement
The famous fountain in Rome is undergoing renovations costing €300,000, and tourists have to make do with an improvised wooden pool. Coming soon: A 30-minute visit limit and a €2 entry fee.
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.
