The voices that have endured from the Classical period describe what life was like in ancient Rome for their authors, who were literate and educated elites. But what about everyone else? One way to ...

Rome is often treated as the ultimate benchmark for Italian and European cuisine. Its pasta dishes, street food, and historic ...

Explore the role of water in Ancient Rome, a city sustained by impressive engineering. Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, ...

Throughout Italy, early evening is time to stroll. As I walk through the streets of the Eternal City with my Roman friends, they explain the ritual of this promenade: While elsewhere in Italy it’s ...

The thought of Rome might not immediately conjure up images of contemporary art. Quite the opposite when you consider the ancient city and it's ghosts of culture past. But this month was one for the ...

In 2023, a viral TikTok question brought an ancient empire back to the forefront of our culture's consciousness. The question: "How often do you think about the Roman Empire?" The results were ...

The post Why the Roman Empire still captivates us appeared first on Salon.com. Two years ago, a viral trend tore through ...

Henry Cunningham founded The Roman Food Tour over a decade ago to share his passion for Italian cuisine with others. Ireland is a gateway to Europe and if you're planning to visit Italy after your ...

In June of the year 68, the emperor Nero, on learning that the Roman Senate had declared him a public enemy, plunged a dagger into his throat (with the loyal assistance of his private secretary). A ...

Rabbi Burton Visotzky serves as Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary, where he joined the faculty upon his ordination in 1977. Rabbi Visotzky is ...

You can be a spectator, sipping a drink at a sidewalk table, but it’s more fun to stroll along with everyone else. Throughout Italy, early evening is time to stroll. As I walk through the streets of ...