The great mass of waters killed many thousands of people by drowning … the lifeless bodies of shipwrecked persons lay floating on their backs or on their faces … great ships, driven by the mad blasts, ...

The city long seen as a gritty stopover is stepping into the spotlight with a reopened metro line, blockbuster exhibitions, ...

Find these five and discover more art on our Google map of Rome.

A lurch in the Earth’s tectonic plates can wreak havoc at any time. How do scientists measure quakes, and are we doing enough ...

Ancient Greeks feared beaches, seeing them as barren and linked to death, unlike today’s peaceful coastal escapes.

Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it’s ...

History is full of strange, unexplainable events that can leave anyone scratching their head in wonder. From lost civilizations to unsolved murders, the ...

Although its great boom occurred in the 16th century, the drive to travel the known world and discover new lands was ...

While you can simply marvel at its detailed inscriptions and ornate columns from the outside, you can also explore inside the basilica, which is still used as an active place of worship. Skip-the-line ...

This is an ancient city's quay; buried in the cool dark for centuries and perfectly preserved. Ancient Rome, almost close enough to touch.

These fascinating ancient maps can teach us so much about how our ancestors viewed the world. It’s amazing that these relics have lasted for so long. Imagine pulling up Google Maps on your phone and ...

We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.