The Grecanico language, spoken by Greeks in Calabria, Italy, faced repression under Fascist rule and now stands at risk of ...

Considered one of the world's best places to visit, Rome offers countless things to do and an endless selection of delicious cuisine. But given the overwhelming crowds and restricted access to ancient ...

This latest Corinthia has given Rome back a part of its heritage, with sleek, modern design in the former offices of the Bank of Italy.

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For nearly 100 years, the Internazionali BNL d’Italia (AKA the Italian Open) has been making women’s tennis history. From Lili Alvarez winning in three sets in 1930 against her doubles partner Lucia ...

The best time to visit Rome is from October to April when most of the tourist crowds have dissipated and room rates are lower. Although you'll need a warm coat, weather this time of year hardly ever ...

If you’ve been playing Imperator: Rome and are wondering why you haven’t unlocked any achievements, it will most likely be the result of one simple oversight. To enable achievements to be unlocked in ...

Researchers who analyzed genomes from early medieval graves in modern-day Germany hypothesize that people from the former Roman Empire formed families with Germanic people soon after the empire fell ...

Excuse me! Yes, you! Ever wondered about how the Roman Emperors changed Britain? Great! You can help us rate how impressive they were. First up, Julius Caesar. He wasn’t actually an emperor – he was ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people were ...

Ancient Rome was a man’s world. In politics, society and the family, men held both the power and the purse-strings – they even decided whether a baby would live or die. Families were dominated by men.

The ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse on the eastern coast of Sicily started as a colony and became a Greek metropolis.