Known as the "Catacomb Saints," the remains of would-be martyrs were entombed below Rome. Photos of them have been shared across social media platforms, including Reddit, Instagram and ...

It may be surprising to learn that just outside Rome’s city walls, there is an extensive system of underground tombs that stretch for an estimated one thousand kilometers. These catacombs mark a ...

You Orta see Italy- it’s a big year for the land of romance, so Sarah Marshall picks her Italian highlights and urges ...

A 4 c. BC Greek fresco bearing striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of the Virgin Mary has been discovered in ...

Men were frequently rounded up during the German occupation of Rome, to be requisitioned as labour for the construction of ...

The site was officially consecrated in 1786 as the "Paris Municipal Ossuary" and soon became known as the Catacombs, inspired by the ancient burial sites in Rome. The Catacombs span approximately ...

but it does sum up what makes Rome such a riveting city to visit. There’s a wealth of second and third-tier attractions – basilicas, ancient ruins, castles and catacombs – that are ...

Seeing the longest eclipse in our lifetime is just the start of an unforgettable trip to visit remnants of an ancient ...

The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage’s 2024 report highlights the discovery of 381 archaeological artefacts during ...

Set in Rome in 1800, it focuses on three main characters — jealous opera diva Floria Tosca; her lover, Mario Cavaradossi, a painter with small-r republican political sentiments; and the corrupt chief ...