Work on Rome’s new state-of-the-art subway line near the Colosseum has been plagued by delays, but it’s also unearthed a surprise treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, including a Roman military ...

This January 2025 photo shows a replica of an equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, on Rome's Capitoline Hill surrounded by palaces covered in construction scaffolding. In 2025, ...

ROME — A long-delayed and complex project to bring a subway line under ancient Roman ruins and through Rome’s historic center has entered a crucial phase, with the digging of an 85-meter (280-foot) ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask themselves when gazing upon the enduring traces of one of the most beloved ancient ...

An initial investigation found that the bones likely date back to sometime between 1600-1700, according to Italian media reports. Workers in Rome discovered a centuries-old skeleton during a June 2024 ...

Construction at the Piazza Pia, the street in front of the Vatican media office – the former Vatican Radio – on June 12, 2024. (Credit: Crux photo.) Listen As construction continues ahead of the 2025 ...

ROME — Rome opened two subway stations on Tuesday — one deep beneath the Colosseum — that mix the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era. Commuters and tourists entering ...