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Julius Caesar's political fate was decided in a historic compound, centuries later hidden cloister adjacent to basilica in Rome remains mysteriousOver the centuries, this space has attracted important figures, St. Catherine of Siena and the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, both of wh...- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...
- In the 2nd century CE, Romans built a mysterious structure near the Colosseum decorated with sea creatures. Nearly 2,000 years later, its mosaic offered a surprising clue that it may have housed Rome's firefightersBeneath the ancient soil of Rome’s Caelian Hill, just steps from the iconic Colosseum, archaeologists stumbled upon a stunning two-thousand...
- 1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...
- Nearly 40,000 Roman coins lay hidden beneath a French village for 1,800 years until archaeologists uncovered themArchaeologists in France unearthed three ancient jars potentially holding over 40,000 Roman coins, dating back 1,800 years. The discovery b...
- A man searching a field in England found a 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring so rare that it later sold for £78,000A British metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, unearthed a stunning 1,700-year-old solid gold Roman ring, a find now captivating American audien...
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting
- Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...
- In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palacesIn a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. Th...
- A Hidden Roman Camp Is Helping Historians Piece Together What Happened After a Defining BattleA Roman military camp unearthed in Bulgaria, dated to 168 BC, offers tangible proof of Roman presence following the pivotal Battle of Pydna...
- Rome starts charging tourists for a close-up look at the Trevi FountainRome has begun charging a 2-euro fee for tourists to get close to the Trevi Fountain. This measure aims to control overcrowding and generat...
- This Asian paradise is the world's best travel destination for 2026Tripadvisor has revealed its top travel destinations for 2026, with Bali leading the pack for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and rich c...
- Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy YearHoly years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can en...
- Archaeologists find mysterious head of ancient god in Italian tombArchaeologists in Italy unearthed a mysterious stone head, potentially depicting a Roman god, at the Basilica of St. Stephen on Caelian Hil...
- Planning a visit to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: What you should knowThe world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's Square. Rome antic...
- Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumbleItaly's Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a statement that he had spoken to Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historica...
- Texas princess' home, a Rome villa featuring Caravaggio painted ceiling, up for saleA judge recently ordered the villa put up for auction, which is scheduled for Jan. 18.
- PM Modi to attend second session of G20 Summit on climate change today; likely to meet MerkelPM Modi also said that he highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Ea...
- Travel to Rome or Hong Kong and shop for haute fashion trends, artistic furniture!This issue of ET-Travel is not about taking the beaten track for shopping. In fact, it's made with a twist to Shopping 'Travel' Destination...
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