Beyond the handful of memorial libraries, many other ancient Roman public libraries were great cultural centers, including ...

Villa Barberini, situated within the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, is a site of exceptional historical significance ...

The ancient city of Rome is nothing short of mesmerizing—and staying in one of the best Airbnbs in Rome makes it all the ...

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

Hadrian’s Wall — the inspiration for Game of Thrones’ Wall — was built by the Romans in the second century A.D. in what is ...

Green, it could only be green ,” says Italian architect Antonio Girardi, as if the color of nature could not help but enter, ...

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marveling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring ...

Rome’s Trevi Fountain is one of Italy’s most popular monuments, but few visitors are aware of where its water comes from.

During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a Roman ...

The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...

Explore the interplay of light and shadow in architecture, enhancing perception, atmosphere, and emotional responses.

Ancient buildings like Greece’s amphitheaters and Japan’s temples remain in use today, preserving cultural heritage.