A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horseback. Where it is from: Rome, Italy. When it was made: Circa A.D. 1 ...

The country's campaign also involves returning items to countries like Iran, China and Egypt. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A major restoration of the Colosseum has given it a bright new look, using the same travertine stone Roman builders used 2,000 years ago.

This artifact, known as the Tecacix-Calixtlahuaca Head, is a terracotta statue of a bearded man.

Rome has unveiled a revamped piazza at the Colosseum, using new travertine marble to mark the spots where ancient columns ...

The real reason why ancient statues always seem to be naked has finally been uncovered ...

Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural. Some ancient thinkers, however, suspected ...

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (748–814), was a formidable warlord and the king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe ...

David Murdock shares his 'incredible pleasures of life,' from blooming trees and lizards to books and quirky statues.

Images of pre-Islamic Zoroastrian kings and warriors have been unveiled in Iran, evoking courage and resilience. Many say the ...

The assassination of Julius Caesar was reenacted in Rome at the exact same place where it had taken place 2,000 years ago.

Italy’s most popular tourist attraction has a bright new look following restoration - The Colosseum drew an astonishing nine ...