The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.

The Colosseum, one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome, offers an exciting glimpse into ancient history. For families ...

During our recent trip to France and Italy, we spent five amazing days in Rome. We saw several iconic historical sites, ...

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The archaeologists unearthed two tubs that, among other things, were used to process the colorful pigments while the palace ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

Rome Tours offers a variety of other tours throughout the city, from a comprehensive daytime tour of the Colosseum to a bar crawl. Most tours last about three hours and require that you arrive at ...

Question for Goldman: How many people lived in Rome when the Colosseum was active as an arena? ~Angie Answer: Estimates vary, but the most reliable sources, based on the number of houses and ...

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park Across the ...