Archaeologists uncover a vast 250 B.C. stone pool near Rome, Italy, revealing early Roman monumental architecture predating ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

Ten college students teamed up with curator Pieter Broucke to create an exhibition of works by Piranesi, the renowned ...

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Scotland is home to a lot of renowned staycation spots. From the city of Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, every taste is catered to. However, for those looking for a more unique getaway this autumn, ...

Damaged Fresco of Virgin Mary, located in the damaged inner wall of the Balatlar Church. Credit: Sait Can Kutsal / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 The 700-year-old Byzantine church at the Balatlar ...

Secrets Of The Roman Baths | And Why Swimming Is Banned! In this video, Alice Loxton visits one of the most fascinating Roman sites in Britain, the Roman baths in the glorious city of Bath. But don’t ...

From a mosaic of flip-flops in Sicily to Cicero’s possible sauna, new discoveries prove that bathing has always been about more than getting clean. Ancient Roman flip-flop mosaic from the Villa Romana ...

Rosanna Cooney explored our obsession with saunas in her book, Sweathouse. As part of her research, she discovered its origins go back to the 19th century, and a Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths ...