A rescue operation was in full swing on Monday in Rome after a medieval tower partially collapsed twice within an hour, ...

A medieval tower in the heart of Italy’s capital, near the famous Roman Forum ruins, partially collapsed on Monday during renovations of the structure, critically injuring one worker and trapping ...

A worker was taken to hospital with serious injuries and another was trapped under rubble following the partial collapse on Monday of a medieval tower under renovation in central Rome, near the ...

Salt has been with humankind almost since the beginning of time. Its usefulness as a seasoning and preservative extends to other historical applications, both therapeutic and ritual, so it is not surp ...

Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people - often 20 or more - could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores how the use, decoration, and ...

History is a complex web of triumph, tragedy, and change, but it isn’t immune to the threads of misinformation and misconceptions. There are “facts” that are often passed down through generations and ...

Hecate was a goddess for ancient Greek religion and mythology, and not a witch as some associate her with Halloween.

I am thirsty.” A jar full of vinegar stood there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on a hyssop branch and held it to ...

Cleopatra VII is one of those historical figures whose name sparks instant recognition, but how much do we really know about ...