Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...

Current and former Palatine firefighters ... then a 7-year-old attending Pleasant Hill Elementary School. “You don’t really believe that it’s happened.” “It's just an awesome feeling ...

We made a crucial mistake at the Colosseum in Rome, not once but twice. And although we have reasonable explanations both times, it still annoys us to this day. What was our mistake? We got basic ...

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Amazing stories behind the world's most historic cities where every pavement, every monument, every corner has an incredible ...

“Naked young men, drunk, would go running around Palatine Hill swatting virginal women with strips of dog fur and goat fur to make them fertile,” Lenski said. According to one legend, Pope ...

The temple of Cybele was located on the Palatine Hill, next to several important shrines, monuments and later even the residence of the Emperor Augustus. As the poet Ovid tells us, each year during ...

The temple of Cybele was located on the Palatine Hill, next to several important shrines, monuments and later even the residence of the Emperor Augustus. As the poet Ovid tells us, each year ...

The hill can be accessed 24/7 free of charge. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour (35808 reviews) Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour ...

"Naked young men, drunk, would go running around Palatine Hill swatting virginal women with strips of dog fur and goat fur to make them fertile,” Lenski said. According to one legend, Pope ...